Virginia Wildflower Program

Red corn poppies growing in the median of Interstate 81Highways that keep Virginia Blooming! 

Splashes of color...
Sudden bursts of bright red, yellow, blue, orange, and purple that adorn the medians of our major highways and interstates.

Did you know?

  • Well-kept highways can even help reduce accidents and litter.

  • Colorful plantings help fight "highway hypnosis" and driver fatigue, and most people are less inclined to throw trash along a pretty road.

  • Wildflowers contribute to the environment by providing a source of nourishment for songbirds and beneficial insects.


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