We went to check out the trillium this afternoon during a break in the rain. We went on a loop hike through the Thompson Wildlife Management Area. They were past peak, but we found some nice flowers still. There were a lot of wild geranium and may-apple in full bloom.
My wife took these photos:
White Trillium Wildflower
Pink Trillium Flower
See Also: Awesome Trillium Display (with driving directions)
Here’s a photo of a purple colored trillium in the yard… I’m not 100% sure if it was originally there, it might have come in the dirt with a fern someone gave to us.
Purple Trillium
See Also: Awesome Trillium Display
This photo was taken in the G. Richard Thompson WMA showing a jack-in-the-pulpit, geranium, and a trillium in the background.
Three Wildflowers
Large Flowered Trillium
Trillium Flower
If you like seeing blooming wildflowers as far as the eye can see, the display of large flowered trillium is not to be missed. In my opinion, the beauty is equal to the bluebell displays along Bull Run (see here and here).
Lots of Trillium
Normally, I consider early May the ideal time to see the impressive display of trillium at the G. Richard Thompson Wildlife Management Area near Linden, Virginia. This year, the showy flowers may be peaking a bit early. We visited the WMA last Friday (April 23, 2010) and the trillium appeared to be at peak. I recommend visiting soon to see the flowers this year.
Other Wildflowers
In addition to trillium, there are a lot of mayapple and wild geranium. We also spotted some jack-in-the-pulpits. The mayapple buds were not open as of last Friday.
Getting There
From the east, take exit 19 (Markham) off of I-66. Turn left at the bottom of the ramp, then turn right on Rte 55 west (John Marshall Highway) at the stop sign. Turn right on Route 638 (Freezeland Road) just past the Linden Post Office.
From the west, take exit 13 (Linden) off of I-66. Turn right at the bottom of the ramp, then turn left on Rte 55 east (John Marshall Highway) at the stop light across from the Exxon station. Turn left on Route 638 (Freezeland Road) just past the Monterey convenience store.
The Richard Thompson Wildlife Management Area is accessible from multiple parking lots on the right side of Route 638 just a short distance past Fox Meadow Vineyards.
See Also: Large Flowered Trillium in Linden
Here’s another picture of trillium wildflowers in Linden, Virginia. Wild geranium and may apples were also in bloom.
My wife and I went to Thompson Wildlife Preserve Management Area in Linden today. Some of the trillium were a bit battered from the recent heavy rains, but it was still nice.
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