Wildflower Report – Lumber Ridge Trail (B to top of ridge) – 4 September 2023
- Black Eyed Susan – Some – Slightly past peak bloom (across from the end of the Treemont Dorm).
- Coreopsis – Few – At or slightly past peak bloom.
- Curtiss Milkwort – Many – Mostly at peak bloom – small but attractive.
- Erect Goldenrod – Many – Mostly beyond peak bloom (other species of Goldenrod blooming also).
- False Fox Glove – Many + – Almost at peak bloom (vivid bright yellow in color).
- Great Lobelia – Some – In the early stage of blooming.
- Ironweed – Few – At or just beyond peak bloom. (across from the end of the Treemont Dorm).
- Joe Pye Weed – Few – Past peak bloom.
- Mist Flower – Some – At peak bloom (across from the end of the Treemont Dorm).
- Pinesap – Some – At peak bloom*
- Purple Aster – Some – Varies species at or approaching peak bloom.
- Southern Harebell – Many – Past peak bloom but many nice blooms (very small).
- Spotted Jewelweed – Few – Past peak bloom (across from the end of the Treemont dorm).
- Star Grass – (2) – At peak bloom.
- Starry Campion – Few – Past peak bloom (about gone).
- Tick Trefoil – Few – Well past their peak bloom.
- White Snake Root – Many – Budded – a few blooms starting to open.
- White Top Aster – Some – Appear to be at or approaching peak bloom.
Mist Flower
Pinesap*Note: Pinesap has no chlorophyll. I have found this flower on only three trails over the years.
Tom Harrington is a regular hiker who reports on wildflowers in the Smokies. He is available to speak to church groups or civic clubs with a PowerPoint presentation.