The Flowers at the Mathis Vineyard

by Peter Mathis on April 06, 2016

Throughout the year several different plants and trees bloom in the vineyard. Most are along the periphery, while a few are blooming cover crop between vine rows. Take a look:

Paper Whites - a cheery January bloomer nestled in the rocks

Paper Whites - a cheery January bloomer nestled in the rocks

Manzanita - The trees on the vineyard periphery bloom in January

Manzanita - The trees on the vineyard periphery bloom in January

Baby Blue Eyes - wildflower blooming in March

Baby Blue Eyes - a March bloomer

Crimson Clover - is part of the cover crop between vine rows, blooming in late March

Crimson Clover - is part of the cover crop between vine rows, blooming in late March

Purple Russian Irises - These wildflowers bloom in late May, cousins to the large bearded iris which bloom in March

Purple Russian Irises - These wildflowers bloom in late May, cousins to the large bearded iris which bloom in March

Sweet Pea - These flowering vines bloom with the cover crop and are edible! They begin showing late March up through June

 Sweet Pea - These flowering vines bloom with the cover crop and are edible! They begin showing late March up through June. (Those remaining standing in June are growing wild around the vineyard and not part of the cover crop.)

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