Sunflower - Ann Shaw - Pattern

FLOWERS OF THE GORGE - Series

This pattern series celebrates the wildflowers that grow along the Columbia River Gorge and are found throughout the Pacific Northwest.   The eighty-eight mile length of the Columbia River traverses a broad range of terrain and micro-climates, each of which is host to different wildflower varieties.   Many of these wildflowers are tiny blossoms that are easily overlooked by the casual observer.  The Sunflower (Helianthus annus) is a summer bloomer that can be found at lower elevations in the gorge.