What’s In Bloom?

Eager to know what blooms you’ll see when you visit?

Then this is the page for you!

Hover over each photo to help you identify each flower.

 

Bloodrooot (Sanguinaria canadensis)
Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) Both the common and Latin name of this plant were inspired by the red-orange juice found throughout the plants stems and horizontal, underground roots (also known as rhizomes).
Little Sweet Betsy Trillium (Trillium cuneatum)
Little Sweet Betsy Trillium (Trillium cuneatum)Also known as the whip-poor-will flower these beautiful dark purple blooms can often be found in shady areas.
Purple Phacelia (Phacelia tanacetifolia)
Purple Phacelia (Phacelia tanacetifolia)Also called Fernleaf Phacelia, this beautiful spring bloom is often overlooked.
Redbud Tree
Redbud TreeRedbuds are adding bright pops of color to the Park's fading winter landscape.
Birdfoot Violet (Viola pedata)
Birdfoot Violet (Viola pedata)Another of our early spring violets, this varietal sometimes features two-toned leaves
Cutleaf Toothwort (Cardamine concatenata)
Cutleaf Toothwort (Cardamine concatenata)This plant's entire growth and reproductive cycle lasts a little more than one month.
Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus floridus)
Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus floridus)This plant is often referred to by locals as eastern sweetshrub or spicebush.
Canada Violet (Viola canadensis)
Canada Violet (Viola canadensis)These beautiful blooms are naturally occuring from Canada to the Andes in South America.
Appalachian Bellflower (Campanula divaricata)
Appalachian Bellflower (Campanula divaricata)This tree has been known to live over 100 years!
Star Chickweed (Stellar pubera)
Star Chickweed (Stellar pubera)This native plant is in the carnation family.
Mayapple (Podophyllum Peltatum)
Mayapple (Podophyllum Peltatum)These flowers produce almost no nectar, however they have nutritious pollen for pollinators.
Robin's Plantain (Erigeron pulchellus)
Robin's Plantain (Erigeron pulchellus)Genus name comes from the Greek words eri meaning early and geron meaning old man in reference to the early bloom time and downy plant appearance suggestive of the white beard of an old man.