I’m partial to Oconee Bell wildflowers! Perhaps it’s because I lived in Upstate South Carolina for almost a decade. I moved from Northern Virginia to Upstate South Carolina for college at Clemson University. After leaving for work, I returned again for a second stint through graduate school. During my stays, I became acquainted with the mountains, trails and plants of this area. To this day, I consider the Blue Wall of Upstate South Carolina to be one of the most amazing outdoor destinations on the east coast.
Oconee Bell wildflowers show their creamy white colors in early to mid-March each year. They grow in gorges and along small streams where they can remain well shaded and out of the sun. The easiest way to find some Oconee Bells is to visit Devil’s Fork State Park on Lake Jocassee and hike the Oconee Bell Trail. For the more adventurous, you can find Oconee Bells along the Foothills Trail and in select spots around North Georgia and Western North Carolina.
The Oconee Bell is a rare wildflower. NatureServe ranks them G3: vulnerable/rare.
Lens: Nikkor 60mm micro f2.8 @ 60mm
Tripod: Really Right Stuff TVC-33
Date taken: March 7, 2019
Settings: f14, 1.0 second, iso-64
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