The calendar indicates that it is March, and in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park that means one thing:
Wildflowers!
Nature is a wondrous thing. The wildflowers of Spring have but a short time to complete their cycle of blooming and seed setting before the surrounding forest leafs out and blocks the life-giving rays of the sun from the understory of secondary growth.
These are not the delicate blooms of Summer, but rather a hardier lot that can withstand late frosts and even cold snow!
You can expect to see Fleabane, Spring Beauty, Dwarf Crested Iris and Trillium of every variety. If you are lucky you might spy a Showy Orchis or Dutchman’s Britches.
My favorite spots for Spring wildflowers are along Chasteen Creek in Smokemont, Deep Creek near Bryson City, and the Cove Hardwood Forest next to the Chimneys Picnic Area.
The park is less crowded in Spring, and it’s a great time to see some of the smaller flora up close and personal.
I highly recommend it to nature lovers everywhere!
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Great picture! Thanks for sharing!
I think it's a few weeks away from our wildflower walks here but look forward to seeing them popping up.
I would sure love to be there this spring you make it sound like something to see and enjoy. And I know it is!!
Such a lovely photo! I'm waiting for spring and I see hints sprouting up and some trees with white blooms just budding. Can't wait! Thanks for the great info on a wonderful spot.
Richard,
Lovely!
Over the next few days, the photographer's opportunities will multiply.
We have ornamental trees coming into bloom, along with late daffodils, and other assorted blossoms that portend Spring.
It is a great time to go visit and see nature's beauty before the crowds!
Richard, I too am waiting for the wild flowers to start blooming. BTW, I see that you are getting close to being a millionaire...
Nice to see the wildflowers coming out as it's a sure sign spring is just around the corner.
Absolutely. I'll be taking a long hike along the walking trail through Loudoun County and looking for wildflowers. The season here doesn't begin until April.
There are always the wonderful Tiger Lilies along the roadsides in May. Another quiet beauty are the Chicory plants that display those lovely little blue blossoms.
Love them.
Spring is such great time of the year - nice weather, new blossoms - and for some allergies!