Wildflowers In WA

With over 12,000 species of wildflowers scattered across our western state, it's no wonder that so many people flock from far and wide to see them.

Our South West boasts around 8,000 of those species,  with around 80% found nowhere else in the world!

Our glorious wildflower season usually runs from August through to November, it's peak being about September, depending on how our seasons go.

It's important to remember, that wildflowers can vary, they may not necessarily create giant carpets of colour, they could be the banksias on the side of the road, the pea flowers or wattles, even tiny flags or orchids. A lot of them you won't see driving along, so stop, take a walk, have a look. 

Conostylis sp.

The above photos were taken in the stunning south west, around the Donnybrook region.

Eucalyptus macrocarp - trust me when I say, you'll know it when you see it!

Some stunning natives from the Wanagarren Reserve area.

Purple Flag are in mass flower at the moment! 

The Pink Boronia are starting to bloom heavily, and with that the native bees have started to return.

If you're local, like me, it's probably one of your favourite places for some quiet. But for everyone else, this track is the Harvey Wildflower Ridge Walk. With stunning scenery over looking the Harvey Dam, it is truly beautiful and peaceful, with an incredible wildflower collection.

The 'Zig Zag' in the Perth Hills has an insane variety of native flora, and is an amazing drive over looking the city. Plus Zanthorrea Nursery is just down the road!

Although I haven't been in years! Wave rock has a stunning wildflower trail, plus the wave is awesome.

The above map shows some of the top spots for wildflowers. I'd like to add, the Wheatbelt region, is beautiful, and offers a very different range.

The wildflowers of West Oz consists of around 300 native orchid species, each just as unique and delicate as the next. 

Collie region. In all honesty you can pick any track in this region and head down it and find orchids, well I have done. But the Wellington Dam area has some nice, car friendly ones.

Pultenaea loop is an incredibly diverse place for native orchids! Not far from the beating centre of Bunbury and an easy walk, it's boasts some incredible native stunner.

This beauty was found in the Donnybrook/Boyanup area.

This gorgeous collection proudly represents the diversity of D'Entrecasteaux National Park. These tracks should not be gone down on a whim, and definitely with a 4wd in areas. There is lots of extremely fine, soft sand, and very little to no phone reception, so pack supplies. It is definitely worth the day out though, you can even pack a picnic as there are some lovely surprise seated picnic areas.

There are many great resources out there, the above books are just a few, and the Colour Guide is part of a set, offering a specific book for each region/area.

Please remember, it is illegal to pick wildflowers or remove them. It also affects the future of the plants. So look, photograph, but never remove.

Be safe. Be responsible and respectful.