Sunflowers are blooming earlier than usual at Dorothea Dix Park, and city officials say now is the time to visit.
The city announced Sunday, July 13 that the popular sunflower fields are already in full bloom, noting the whole field opened up over the past few days.
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Why are the sunflowers blooming early?
Recent storms may have triggered the early bloom, according to a social media post from Dix Park.
Lightning can help plants grow, according to the University of Illinois, and the Triangle has recently had lots of it…