Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for 6/4/2010
Here in early summer the Parkway is alive with color and the much anticipated bloom of Catawba Rhododendron is on display in many areas.
On the very north end of the Parkway between Rockfish Gap and Humpback Rocks there are tremendous displays of Mountain Laurel that line the roadway in many areas.
Elsewhere in Virginia across Apple Orchard Mountain the Rhododendron is in full bloom along with Yarrow, Milkweed, Bowman’s Root, Loose Strife, Ox-Eye Daisy, Tall Meadow Rue and Clover. Tulip Poplar and Mountain Ash are also out right now and some bright red Fire Pink is still on display around Peaks of Otter, milepost 86 to 87.
Keep reading to find out what’s blooming in North Carolina.
Read the full Wildflower Report for 6/4/2010 on Virtual Blue Ridge.
