Last August I saw so many beautiful wildflowers in Glacier National Park. Here are a few that I loved seeing:
Where they live: Alpine or Subalpine mountain zones where it’s cooler
Soil: Often rocky or well-drained
Sun: Prefer full sun
Photo taken: Above Hidden Lake
I love this wildflower so much because it typically grows in places that have recently had a wildfire. How poetic is that?
Where they live: Mountain meadows and slopes; along forest edges after clear-cutting or logging; roadsides, riverbanks. In areas where the ground has been disturbed after events such as landslides, fires, or logging.
Soil: Moist, well-drained
Sun: Prefer full sun
Photo taken: At Big Bend
Where they live: Open alpine or subalpine meadows and open woodlands and grasslands
Soil: They prefer soil without a lot of nutrients
Sun: Prefer full sun but can tolerate partial shade
Photo taken: On the Hidden Lake Trail
This year I backpacked Paintbrush Canyon in Grand Teton National Park and I hadn’t known how many colors of Paintbrush there were out there! I particularly love this shade on pink.
Where they live: Open meadows, slopes, prairies, grasslands and sometimes the desert
Soil: Sandy or rocky soils that are nutrient-poor
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Photo taken: On the Hidden Lake trail
Where they live: I usually see this flower at higher elevations near streams and other water sources.
Soil: Prefers moist, rich soils
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Photo taken: On the Hidden Lake trail