While some flowers are at their peak in July, others have faded into mid-summer. The bright yellow bunches of Arrowleaf Balsamroot have gone to seed and their leaves are drying. Scarlet Gilia is less abundant in the lower valley than it was, and Penstemon has also dropped its petals in favor of maturing seeds. Mountain Hollyhocks bloom in pink on a tall stalk. Its always a surprise to see them.
Across the rainbow:
Red Paintbrush with Lewis's Monkeyflower near Jenny Lake.
Orange Paintbrush as well:
A bright yellow Dalmation Toadflax growing along the road.
Blue Penstemon has been beautiful. I hiked Cascade Canyon 2 weeks ago and heard many bird songs. This is the season for raising nestlings, adults are busy foraging.
Deer will eat the Lupine. I have seen the older bucks growing magnificent antlers still in velvet,
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