Beginning late summer/early fall you can view these wonderful small sunflowers along the St Johns River, Lake Harney or the most spectacular view is on Lake Jessup right next to the 417 bridge towards Sanford.
Many people say that these flowers are not sunflowers, but they are called “swamp sunflowers” and are in the same family (Helianthus angustifolius), living in very boggy conditions.
If there hasn’t been heavy rainfall you are relatively safe to visit these areas without much more than a pair of sneakers but do watch where you walk. If there has been more rain, then a pair of boots will be necessary. Many of these areas are used as cow pastures too, and so that should be taken into consideration!
The couple of places I’m going to mention here you don’t need to pay for parking, and Lake Jessup Wilderness Area is the most accessible for parking, picnic tables and a boat ramp.
As always, be on the lookout for critters – especially snakes & gators (although I’ve been a few times and never come across any you should be on the lookout).
Bug repellent would be advisable too…
Have a great time – it really is a spectacular view, with the bobbing yellow heads against the blue sky😊
Lake Jessup Park – 5951 S Sanford Ave, Sanford FL 32773
Lake Jessup Marl Bed Flats – LIMITED PARKING 1799 Oakway, Sanford FL 32773
Puzzle Lake, opposite the Jolly Gator Fish Camp on SR 46 – 4650 E State Road 46, Geneva FL 32732
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