Here are our favorite places to frolic through fields of flowers, from the Pacific Northwest to the Appalachian Mountains. TRAVEL The best wildflower hiking trails in the U.S.

Pasque flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris aka Anemone pulsatilla). Divided foliage emerges in early spring, along with numerous silvery buds that open to purple, rose, deep crimson or white blooms.

SIEBER: This little trillium is one of over 1,500 types of flowering plants that are found in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. SABO: We have, you know, plants here in the park that don't grow ...

SIEBER: This little trillium is one of over 1,500 types of flowering plants that are found in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. SABO: We have, you know, plants here in the park that don't grow ...