Identify 28 wildflowers found across Iceland — from the national flower Mountain Avens to Iceland's only carnivorous plant, the Sundew.
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See which wildflowers are in bloom each month in Iceland. Tap a month to see the full species list.
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Peak season is July with 20+ species simultaneously in bloom.
These six areas offer the finest wildflower displays, each with unique flora linked to their specific habitats.
Sheltered birch woodland valley with one of Iceland's richest displays of wildflowers — Northern Fireweed, Angelica, Harebells, and moist meadow species in July.
From sea cliffs to lava fields to mountain slopes, Snæfellsnes offers coastal Thrift, lava field Mountain Avens, and coastal Roseroot on cliff faces.
Remote and botanically rich — coastal Thrift and Sea Campion on the dramatic cliffs, with bog plants in the fjord valleys and Arctic Poppies on the gravel plains.
The rifts and lakeshore support a rich mix of meadow and wetland species — Marsh Marigold, Water Forget-me-not, Bogbean, and Meadow Buttercup.
Glacial outwash and birch woodland at the foot of Europe's largest glacier — Northern Fireweed in dramatic pink drifts, Mountain Avens on gravel, and Angelica in the birch groves.
The interior highlands in July and August: vast carpets of Mountain Avens, Cotton Grass bogs, Moss Campion on mountain ridges, and Arctic Poppy on gravel plains.
In Icelandic national parks and nature reserves, picking wildflowers is prohibited. Always stay on marked trails to avoid trampling rare plants. The best rule: photograph, never pick. Many of Iceland's alpine plants grow very slowly and a single trampled patch may take decades to recover.
Common questions about Iceland's wildflowers, bloom seasons, and safe foraging.