Colorful wildflowers dot the region’s landscapes in spring and summer. Head outside and see if you can find the bright blooms below during your adventures at Metro parks and natural areas.
Trillium: Best viewed March through May at Glendoveer Nature Trail, Graham Oaks Nature Park and Gabbert Butte Natural Area.
Pacific bleeding heart: Best viewed in April and May at Oxbow Regional Park, Graham Oaks Nature Park and Gabbert Butte Natural Area.
Camas: Best viewed in April and May at Canemah Bluff, Cooper Mountain and Mount Talbert nature parks. Photo by C. Bruce Forster
Golden paintbrush: Best viewed in May at Cooper Mountain Nature Park.
Oregon sunshine: Best viewed in May and June at Cooper Mountain and Canemah Bluff nature parks.
Oregon iris: Best viewed in May and June at Cooper Mountain Nature Park.
White rock larkspur: Best viewed in June at Cooper Mountain Nature Park.
Brodiaea: Best viewed in July at Canemah Bluff Nature Park.
Meadow checkermallow: Best viewed June to August at Howell Territorial Park and Graham Oaks, Cooper Mountain and Canemah Bluff nature parks.