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Mar 27, 2024 · Wildflowers comprise 862 species, or greater than half of the 1406 vascular plant species found in Shenandoah National park. Almost 20% of these species are in the aster (Asteraceae) family. The next most abundantly represented wildflower plant families are the pea (Fabaceae), lily (Lilaceae), mint (Lamiaceae) and mustard (Brassicaceae) families.
- Wildflower Weekend
Spring wildflowers are at the heart of Shenandoah National...
- Spring in Shenandoah
We get pretty excited about wildflowers around here, and a...
- Wildflower Weekend
- How to See Wildflowers in Shenandoah National Park
- What Wildflowers to Look Out For
- Guided Experiences
- Where to Stay and Eat
- How to Get There
Wildflower season in Shenandoah National Parktypically begins in March and runs through October, but you'll likely see the widest variety of blooms in late spring (May and early June). For great views of the park's wildflower-covered fields, hiking is the way to go. The moderate 3.3-mile South River Falls loop trail is a must in the spring when wil...
According to the park's wildflower calendar, some of the first blooms to appear each spring are the bright purple hepatica and cheery white-and-yellow bloodroot flowers. Violets, wild geraniums, and marsh marigoldsaren’t far behind. As spring turns to summer, you are likely to spot pink azaleas, columbines, and Turk’s-cap lilies. And as summer star...
Shenandoah National Park usually hosts its annual Wildflower Weekendat the start of May, offering visitors the chance to learn about the colorful flora. Experienced naturalists lead hikes through some of the park’s wildflower hot spots, sharing information on various flower species and their role within the park. In tandem with the spring wildflowe...
If you want to sleep near the wildflowers (and under the park’s starry skies), reserve a spot at one of the park’s five campgrounds, which are open from early spring through late fall. Big Meadow Campground is an easy favorite with 221 sites (limited to 51 tents only) and direct access to the blooms at Big Meadows. The park also has plenty of more ...
Shenandoah National Park is situated between Richmond, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., in the Blue Ridge Mountains. From Richmond, the south park entrance in Waynesboro, Virginia, is about a 1.5-hour drive. The trip from Washington, D.C., takes a similar amount of time but puts you at the northern entrance in Fort Royal, Virginia. There are two oth...
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Mar 25, 2021 · The park is home to more than 850 species of ephemeral flowering plants, many of which are special to the state of Virginia. And the Shenandoah National Park photos that photographers share every spring make it clear it has some of the most beautiful flowers in the US.
The exhibition of wildflowers in Shenandoah continues all summer long. One of the Park’s most popular flowering shrubs, mountain laurel, blooms profusely along trails and Skyline Drive in June. Cow parsnips, looking like giant Queen Anne’s lace, stand at attention as you motor by.
Summer is the time for flowers such as columbine, milkweed, nodding onion, ox eye daisy, and turk’s cap lily to bloom. Also in summer, look for the yellow and orange flowers of touch-me-nots along streams and near springs, and countless spiked blooms of black cohosh rising above the forest floor.
