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Whorled Sunflower | Running and Travel  Hat | Aqua | Oat Mesh

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Whorled Sunflower | Running and Travel Hat | Aqua | Oat Mesh

Katherine Homes

San Juan Islands, WA

Price

$40.00

About this piece

Whorled Sunflowers  The most exciting thing about this wild sunflower is that it was thought to be extinct for about 100 years until it was rediscovered in 1994. It is found in Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia and grows in open pastures or along roads. Wildflowers require less water and fertilizer, are less prone to disease, and are more tolerant to pests. These flowers really are power flowers! They also provide critical habitats for pollinators, beneficial insects, and wildlife, essential for ecosystem function and pollination. They can improve soil health, prevent erosion, help create groundwater filtration systems, and reduce the impacts of drought.  Its decline is due to a lack of habitat, fire suppression, and expanding agriculture. We are a 1% for the Planet Member, which means wi...

About the artist

Katherine Homes uses wildlife and wildlands art to connect people with threatened species and outdoor places, with 1% for the Planet giving built into the brand.

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