A bloom calendar for Minnesota built from 59,494 research-grade iNaturalist observations of plants in flower. May is the busiest bloom month. Pick a month to see what's flowering, or open a species for its state-by-state timing.
By month
Minnesota wildflower calendar (top 40)
Fewer More observations (relative to each row's peak month)
Activity by month (all species)
Most-photographed wildflowers in Minnesota
Bloodroot
Red Columbine
Marsh Marigold
Large-Leaved Aster
Dutchman's breeches
Large White Trillium
White Snakeroot
Showy Lady's Slipper
Common Jewelweed
black-eyed Susan
Hoary Alyssum
Wood Anemone
White Campion
Wild Bergamot
Nodding Trillium
Northern Starflower
Where to photograph wildflowers in Minnesota
Botanical GardenUniversity of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
State ParkItasca State Park
State ParkJudge C. R. Magney State Park
State ParkFlandrau State Park
State ParkUpper Sioux Agency State Park
State ParkBear Head Lake State Park
State ParkLake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park
State ParkSplit Rock Lighthouse State Park