The first full week of May is National Wildflower Week and an ideal time to enjoy the benefits of those April showers. One of the best places in Alabama to see the colorful beauties is along Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway.
Wildflowers grow all along the byway, especially in open fields from Grand Bay to Dauphin Island and from Orange Beach to Foley and farther north. On the edges of wetlands and swampy areas, look for the swamp rose mallow, a tall plant with a large, pink, five-petal flower, a favorite summer wildflower on Alabama’s coast.
To add even more natural beauty to your trip, check out our Connecting With Nature itinerary.