Welcome to the wildflower bloom calendar for Grandfather Mountain — your seasonal guide to one of the most diverse, high-elevation ecosystems! This unique environment supports an extraordinary variety of native wildflowers that bloom in waves from early spring through late September.

Whether you’re planning to hike, photograph rare blooms or are simply curious about what’s flowering now, this calendar helps you track blooms throughout the year. Explore month-by-month highlights and discover natural rhythms that make each season on the mountain unforgettable.

For a real-time bloom update each spring, visit our spring color gallery!

March

April

May

June

July

August

September