Wildflowers

a bright pink flower with a yellow and black center
Mariposa lilies bloom in mid summer in the higher elevations of the park.

Photo by Sally King

Bandelier's wildflower season usually lasts from mid-April until the first heavy frost (usually mid to late October). The volume and diversity of flowers in any given season is heavily dependent on precipitation. A winter with heavy snows often heralds a spring of abundant blooms as does a late summer with repetitive local afternoon showers. Some flowers bloom all season long, often becoming less abundant during the hottest part of summer only to resurge with the start of the rainy season. Other wildflowers can only be found during limited seasons and in specific areas of the park.
 
a pale greenish flower with a pinkish purple center
Antelope's Horn is one of several types of milkweed that grows in the park.

Photo by Sally King

 
a pale purple flower with petals that are hairy on the outside and a bee inside
Pasque flowers are one of the earliest bloomers in Bandelier.

Photo by Sally King

 
a stem with pink and blue tubular flowers
Franciscan bluebells

Photo by Sally King

Last updated: February 6, 2022

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