Colorado’s Alpine Wildflowers
September 22, 2023
Photographer: Stan Wagon
Summary Author: Stan Wagon
July is the peak month for spectacular wildflowers in the high alpine meadows of Colorado. Here are some of my favorites from Summit County, Colorado, all between 12,500 and 13,100 feet (3,810 and 3,993 m).
Globe gilia (Ipomopsis globularis). The only place in the world that this species exists is on the high ridges near Breckenridge, Colorado.
Whiplash saxifrage (Saxifrage flagellaris). Note the distinctive whips emanating from the succulent-like base.
Glacier Lily (Erythronium grandiflorum) - with snow in background.
Twisted gentian (Gentianopsis barbellata). These are usually a shade of purple, so this brightly blue specimen is rare. This photo was chosen as runner up winner in 2022 contest of Colorado Native Plant Society.
Photo details: SONY A6500 camera; 30 mm macro lens, colors unedited.
Summit County, Colorado Coordinates: 39.5912, -106.0640
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