Tuesday, April 4, 2017

When do the Wildflowers Bloom?

A short guide to spring wildflower bloom times in Blue Ridge.

Mountain Laurel has small leaves and blooms in May; 
Rhododendron has a larger leaf and blooms in June. 


Trillium
Early April
Blood Root
Trout Lilly

April-May
Blue Violets
Carolina Silverbell
Dutchman's Breeches
Dwarf Crested Iris
False Solomon's Seal
Pink Lady's Slipper
Foam Flowers
Lady's Slipper - Pink and Yellow
Mayappple
Mountain Laurel
      
May - June
American Ginseng
Flame Azalea
Jack-in-the-Pulpit
Fire Pink
Rhododendron
Sweet Shrub

Flaming Azaleas








1 comment:

  1. Flame Azealea is so beautiful & my husband & daughter came across it while walking the AP trail. He has been trying to find one to buy commercially ever since. Any ideas?

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