Wyoming Wildflowers & State Flower

The State Flower of Wyoming: Indian Paintbrush

The official state flower of Wyoming is the Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja linariifolia). Peak bloom in Wyoming: June–August.

Wyoming's Indian paintbrushes set Yellowstone and the Tetons ablaze in midsummer, when high meadows hit peak bloom.

Common Wildflowers in Wyoming

Whether you're hiking, gardening, or walking your neighborhood, these are some of the most frequently encountered wildflowers and native blooms across Wyoming:

• Indian Paintbrush
• Lupine
• Glacier Lily
• Beargrass
• Columbine
• Pasque Flower
• Bitterroot
• Sagebrush

The free Flower Identifier app recognizes all of these and thousands more from a single photo. Just point, snap, and identify.

Wyoming Climate & Bloom Seasons

Zones 2a–5b. High elevation, cold nights, and short summers produce dramatic but brief wildflower displays.

Tips for Identifying Flowers in Wyoming

• Time it right. Most wildflowers in Wyoming peak in June–August. Visit the same spot every two weeks during peak season to catch different species.
• Photograph the bloom face-on. A close, well-lit shot of the open flower gives the AI the strongest identification signal.
• Add a leaf shot. If the first identification is uncertain, a second photo of a leaf usually resolves it.
• Note the habitat. Forest, meadow, roadside, wetland — habitat alone narrows the candidates significantly.
• Stay on trail in public lands. Take only photos. Many state and federal lands prohibit picking flowers.

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