Idahowildflowers
When do wildflowers bloom in Idaho?
Wildflowers usually bloom from early June to late June at the one Idaho place we track. Craters of the Moon: usually Jun 1–30, per National Park Service. The next season starts in ~6 months.
Updated Sep 28. Sources: National Park Service, Craters of the Moon wildflowers ↗ (opens in a new tab), National Park Service, Craters of the Moon basic information ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Places in Idaho
- Craters of the Moon
Usually Jun 1–30 · starts in ~8 months
- Usual window (from each place's own source)
Places by state
Idaho
- Craters of the MoonSeason over
Usually Jun 1–30
- Deer Flat RefugeSeason over
Local timing: Apr 1–May 31
Official reports
- Sep 28Park ServiceApril to May for migrating songbirds and wildflowers; trails, swimming season, fall color in OctoberSource (opens U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge: Visit Us in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServicePeak bloom early to mid-June; flowers from late April to SeptemberSource (opens National Park Service, Craters of the Moon wildflowers in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceWildflower peak mid- to late June; Loop Road open mid-April to mid-NovemberSource (opens National Park Service, Craters of the Moon basic information in a new tab)
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- Sep 27Park ServiceCinder gardens produce spectacular spring wildflower displaysSource (opens National Park Service, Craters of the Moon plants in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceWatch for blooms along the Loop Road and trailsSource (opens National Park Service, Blooming now at Craters of the Moon in a new tab)
Questions people ask
When do wildflowers in Idaho peak in 2027?
In a typical year Craters of the Moon peaks Jun 1–30. Each place page has its own dates.
Where can I see wildflowers in Idaho?
We track 2 places: Craters of the Moon (usually Jun 1–30) and Deer Flat Refuge.
How do you track wildflowers?
Each place moves through 5 stages: Not yet, Early, Good, Peak and Fading. Every stage we show comes from a dated report with its source, and every forecast lists its sources.