Wildflowers of the Colorado Western Slope

An illustration of blanketflower on a mountainside

Blanket Flower ~ The Heat Keeper

Blanket flower, commonly known as Gaillardia, is a hardy perennial or short-lived annual depending on conditions. It grows low to mid-height, with open, daisy-like blooms that sit on wiry stems....

Blanket Flower ~ The Heat Keeper

Blanket flower, commonly known as Gaillardia, is a hardy perennial or short-lived annual depending on conditions. It grows low to mid-height, with open, daisy-like blooms that sit on wiry stems....

Balsamroot wildflowers growing on a mountainside

Arrowleaf Balsamroot ~ The Hillside Sun

Arrowleaf balsamroot is a deep-rooted perennial native to the interior West. It is known for its large, sunflower-like blooms and broad, textured leaves that sit low to the ground. The...

Arrowleaf Balsamroot ~ The Hillside Sun

Arrowleaf balsamroot is a deep-rooted perennial native to the interior West. It is known for its large, sunflower-like blooms and broad, textured leaves that sit low to the ground. The...

An illustration of a mountain meadow with wildflowers in bloom

Wildflowers of the Western Slope ~ The Introduc...

Wildflowers do not arrive all at once. They move through the season, each one taking its turn. Some appear early and fade quickly. Others hold through the heat. A few...

Wildflowers of the Western Slope ~ The Introduc...

Wildflowers do not arrive all at once. They move through the season, each one taking its turn. Some appear early and fade quickly. Others hold through the heat. A few...