Asheville, North Carolina

Ironweed by Scott Dean

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, GreatAngelica atropurpurea

Aster, Bushy - Aster dumosus

Aster, CalicoAster 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

TurtleheadChelone spp.

Virgin’s bower - Clematis virginiana

Wild Bergamot- Monarda fistulosa

Wingstem- Actinomeris alternifolia