The wildflower program is part of a comprehensive vegetation management program. It not only improves the appearance of the highways, but also reduces the cost of maintenance by encouraging the growth of native species that requires less mowing and care. As with grasses, it strives to establish roadsides that blend into their surroundings. The grasses and wildflowers also help to conserve water, control erosion and provide a habitat for wildlife. Mowing should be delayed until wildflowers have set mature seeds, thus assuring the preservation and propagation of wildflower species. Detailed information on the wildflower program is located in the printed

Roadside Vegetation Management Manual

.