Flowers in Evergreen, Colorado

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      Evergreen, Colorado, is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's hardiness zones 5 and 6, which have a warmer climate and a longer spring season. Gardeners in Evergreen can plant vibrant native flowers that are unable to be grown elsewhere in the state. These flowers generally bloom during late spring and summer, between May and August.

    Arrowleaf Balsamroot

    • Arrowleaf balsamroot is a flower that requires full sun and sandy soil. It has heart-shaped leaves that grow to around 12 inches long. Each plant produces stems that grow from 8 to 24 inches tall. Arrowleaf balsamroot has a single, 4-inch-wide yellow flower that blooms between the months of May and July and resembles a sunflower.

    Apache Plume

    • Apache plume is a flower that needs partial shade and dry soil. It has dark leaves with small white flowers that bloom in clusters and pinkish, feather-like fruit. Apache plume flowers can grow anywhere from 2 to 6 feet tall and are native to Evergreen, Colorado.

    Colorado Blue Columbine

    • Colorado blue columbine is a buttercup that grows to a maximum of two feet tall. It has blue-white flowers that bloom between June and August. Its blooms attract many different insects and hummingbirds. It is commonly found in meadows and woods in Colorado. Colorado blue columbine requires full shade and rocky soil.

    Smooth Sumac

    • Smooth sumac is a type of shrub that produces clusters of yellow flowers and edible red, fuzzy fruits. Its leaves are bright green and turn gradually yellow, orange or red as autumn approaches. Smooth sumac is common to all of Colorado and native to all of North America. The bark of this shrub appears between gray and brown.

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