Wildflowers
As the snow melts in Cody, Wyoming, the landscape changes from crisp white to a tapestry of vivid colors as the amazing Cody wildflowers begin to bloom.
- Wildflowers in Wyoming can be spotted in many different kinds of places from valley floors, meadows, rocky slopes to sagebrush plains.
- Certain flowers such as the Heartleaf Arnica can withstand a lot of shade and can survive in both very low elevations and high mountainous areas.
- In open areas and sagebrush plains the beautiful Larkspur, D. nuttallianum are commonly found.
Overview
Cody, Wyoming has a stunning range of wildflowers that begin coloring the whole landscape as winter starts to subside. The vibrancy of the flowers painting the area is one of the things that makes Cody, Wyoming such a beautiful place.
Interesting Facts
The red Indian Paintbrush is Wyoming's state flower.
Best Place for Viewing
Many wildflowers can be found from valley floors to rocky slopes to meadows. From mid-June to early September Indian Paintbrush is found anywhere on the valley floor to 11,000 feet. The Scarlet Gilia, a magnificent red flower, can also be found on both valley floor to rocky slope. The common wildflower, the Silvery Lupine, is found in meadows and near sagebrush and is an easy flower to spot as it grows in large clusters.
Respecting Wildlife
Please respect these beautiful flowers and be careful not to pick them or damage them in any way.
