Along streams fueled by spring snowmelt, you may find patches of blooming Candy Flower or Siberian miner’s-lettuce (Claytonia sibirica). This plant has long-stemmed oval basal leaves in addition to pointed leaves going up the stem, topped in tiny, five-petaled flowers. The white flowers have faint pink stripes and can sometimes appear pink in color. This patch was found near Christine Falls, where ephemeral waterfalls create the perfect habitat. What spring wildflowers are you finding in Mount Rainier National Park?
Some of the first wildflowers of the season are starting to bloom along roads as the snow melts away. Please take care when driving park roads and never stop in the roadway. Use pullouts along the road and watch for traffic.
For updates on what’s blooming where visit https://go.nps.gov/RainierWildflower
Unfamiliar with Mount Rainier’s wildflower species? Check out the wildflower guide at https://go.nps.gov/RainierWildflowerGuide
NPS Photos of Candy Flower near Christine Falls, 5/12/26.
