Oregonwildflowers
When do wildflowers bloom in Oregon?
Wildflowers usually bloom from April to August.
Updated Sep 28.
Places by state
Oregon
- Columbia River GorgeStarts in ~6 months
Usually April and August
- John Day Fossil BedsSeason over
Local timing: Apr 1–Jul 31
Official reports
Dated and linked
- Sep 27Park ServiceAverage-year bloom trend by unit: Clarno April–May, Painted Hills late April–May, Sheep Rock late May–JulySource (opens National Park Service, John Day Fossil Beds wildflowers in a new tab)
- Sep 27Park ServiceSummer highs can reach the 110s; Dayville monthly averagesSource (opens National Park Service, John Day Fossil Beds weather in a new tab)
Questions people ask
Where can I see wildflowers in Oregon?
We track 2 places: Columbia River Gorge, Oregon and John Day Fossil Beds.
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.