There are plenty of reasons why Colorado starts with the word color including these amazing spring wildflowers.

WILD PRIMROSE

The primrose is a popular flower garden perennial, but the wild variety can be a beautiful white and pink compared to garden varieties which are generally light yellow. Primrose is from the Old French primrose or medieval Latin prima rosa which means 'first rose' although it is not part of the rose family.

ALPINE BLUEBELLS IN ASPEN

These are often called Alpine Bluebells because they grow almost exclusively in the mountains. You'll see these everywhere in higher elevations, but that doesn't take away from their beauty.

PASQUEFLOWER

One of the traits of the pasqueflower is it can survive in areas with extreme cold. These awesome little flowers usually bloom from March until June. The flower's name Pasque refers to either Easter or Passover since the flowers bloom around these holidays.

SAGEBRUSH BUTTERCUP

The Sagebrush Buttercup is most likely to be found in areas where sagebrush is growing, thus the name. It is one of the first flowers to bloom in the areas where it is most common. They can also be found in forests with ponderosa pine trees.

PERIWINKLE

In addition to being this flower's name, periwinkle is a color in the blue and violet family. This plant is also known as creeping vinca and can make a great ground cover which is excellent for erosion control including sloping hillsides.

SAND LILY (also known as Mountain Lily)

The Sand Lily is a tough little flower that can withstand hot days, poor soil, and a little water. It is a native desert plant that thrives best in its natural environment. While brutally tough in the wild, some say growing sand lily in your flower garden can be a challenge.

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