Wildflowers Bloom in Seattle 2025

Residents of Seattle are lucky to have so many stunning natural preserves and wilderness right next to the city. Early spring is the perfect time to hit the trail to see balsamroot, delicate calypso orchids or bright salmonberry bushes in bloom. If you missed it, don't worry, many wildflowers bloom all over the state of Washington until August, providing hundreds of opportunities for scenic hikes.

Best Time to See Wildflowers in Seattle

Seattle and its surrounding areas offer a vibrant display of wildflowers from early spring through late summer, thanks to the region's diverse ecosystems and varying elevations. From March to August, visitors to Seattle can expect to witness the blooming of many wildflowers along various hiking trails.

Places to Visit

In mid-March to early April, the University of Washington's Quad becomes a popular spot for cherry blossom viewing. Mount Rainier has legendary wildflower hikes, with trails that offer stunning views and wildflowers in the early summer months. Located in Seattle, the Washington Park Arboretum offers trails that showcase a variety of wildflowers, making it a favorite spot for nature enthusiasts.

Situated on Whidbey Island, Ebey's Landing features coastal trails adorned with wildflowers, offering scenic views of the Puget Sound. Located near Leavenworth, the Ingalls Creek trail is renowned for its diverse wildflower species, making it a must-visit for botany enthusiasts. Nestled in the Mount Baker area, Heliotrope Ridge offers trails that meander through wildflower meadows, with the majestic Mount Baker serving as a backdrop.

Also in the Mount Baker region, Yellow Aster Butte is known for its vibrant wildflower displays during the summer months. Part of the Columbia Hills Historical State Park, Dalles Mountain Ranch boasts rolling hills blanketed with wildflowers, especially lupine and balsamroot, in early June.

Visit the Sugarloaf Mountain near Puget Sound & Anacortes. A moderate elevation of 890 feet (300 m) ensures you will find plenty of interesting mountainous flora.

Not far from it, Fidalgo Head Loop Trail is one of the most scenic places. Or go higher to the central Cascades. The area near Leavenworth Bavarian village is often called Washington Alps due to its similarity to the European mountains. Visit Fourth of July Creek trail to Icicle Ridge to observe the maximum of wild plants.

Chelan Lakeshore Trail in Central Cascades features beautiful snow-capped peaks in spring that surrounds a sapphire-blue lake, where the banks are covered with wildflowers—lilac, lupine, popcorn flowers, balsamroot, and miner's lettuce.

Mima Mounds Preserve on the Olympic Peninsula features vast fields of camas in bloom. This destination is great for families as trails are paved and comfortable.