Crimson Bee Balm starting to bloom

Wildflower Report – Jakes Creek Trail (beginning to end) – 19 June 2023

• Crimson Bee Balm – Some – Just starting to bloom.
• Daisy Fleabane – Some – Past peak (mostly about 2/10 of mile up trail).
• Galax – Few – Past peak (almost gone).
• Large Bluet – Many – Past peak bloom.
• Pale Jewelweed – (1) – Apparently just starting to bloom. Also called Yellow Touch-me-not.
• Partridgeberry – Few – Past peak bloom.
• Rosebay Rhododendron – Some – Various stages in the blooming process – mostly lower elevations.
• Water Hemlock – Few – Close to peak bloom.
• Wild Hydrangea – Many ++ – At various stages of the blooming process – many at peak bloom.
• Wood Nettle – Many – Past peak bloom.

Unidentified

Touch-Me-Nots

Note: Because of rain did not take camera – using photos made in the past. Please note photo #3 – not identified. Feel sure that it is a member of the mint family – possibly a Whorled Horse Balm.

Tom Harrington is a regular hiker who reports on wildflowers in the Smokies.