Native wildflowers
Mt Hood In Bloom
for May & June
Wild Rhododendrons
The most popular and easily seen native flower in the Villages of Mt Hood this time of year is the Rhododendron. While the Rhodies start blooming the first of May in the lowlands, you will find multitudes of these multi petaled, fluffy pink flowers covering their evergreen shrubs throughout the Villages of Mt Hood through June.
On a hike or just driving by, the large pink blossoms fill the landscape.
DETAILS:
Rhododendron Macrophyllum
Evergreen Shrub up to 12” tall
Flowers: Pink to purple, globe clusters up to 2” long;
Flowers at the ends of branches
Leaves: Alternate, opposite, ovate, up to 8” long
Habitat: Understory shrub, shade or sun
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more detailed information about where you can enjoy native Rhododendrons and more flora and fauna in the Mt Hood area, please visit the Mt. Hood Information Center, next to Mt. Hood Village RV Resort, about 3 miles west of the stoplight at Welches Road and US Highway 26.
Mt Hood Information Center
65000 E Hwy 26
Hours: Daily, 8AM - 4PM (5PM, June -August)
503-622-4822 or 888-622-4822
Welches, OR 97067
www.mthood.info
May/June 2007
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All stories are written by Courtney Vermaas who grew up on Mt Hood as an avid skier. She graduated from the University of Oregon in June 2006 with a journalism degree and a minor in communications. She has continued her interest in skiing by coaching young racers year-round. In addition to skiing, she loves writing, photography and traveling.