We’re passionate about birds and nature. That’s why we opened a Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop in our community.
1997 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: (828) 687-9433
Fax: (828) 676-0838
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Store Hours:
Mon - Sat: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sun: 12:00 am - 5:00 pm
Here’s a list of (mostly) native wildflowers which should be in bloom, or begin to bloom in August. The elevation at which you are located can either delay, or accelerate the bloom time. While not inclusive, the list will give you a good flavor of late summer/early autumn wildflowers. For photos of most of these visit WWW.WNCNATURALLY.COM
Angelica, Great – Angelica atropurpurea
Aster, Bushy - Aster dumosus
Aster, Calico – Aster lateriflorus
Aster, Flat topped, Aster umbulatus
Aster, Heart-leaved – Aster cordifolius
Aster, New York- Aster novae-belgii
Gentian, Closed – Gentiana andrewsii
Goldenrod- Solidago spp
Leafcup, Large-flowered - Polymnia uvedalia
Lettuce, Blue - Lactuca spp.
Spurge, Flowering – Euphorbia corollata
Thistle, Field - Circium discolor
Thistle, Tall – Cirsium altissimum
Turtlehead – Chelone spp.
Virgin’s bower - Clematis virginiana
Wild Bergamot- Monarda fistulosa
Wingstem- Actinomeris alternifolia