The gentian meadow in the Kothberg valley is a biodiversity hotspot. With well over 80 plant species, the very species-rich vegetation is mostly dominated by calcareous bluegrass.
Impressive and endangered flowering plants, including several orchid species and thousands of gentians, can be found here. Especially in early spring and early summer
the area is particularly impressive.
Such areas have become very rare and are of the highest conservation value.
You will find the following special plant species here:
- Lime bell gentian
(Gentiana clusii)
Gentian plant
April - Star narcissus
(Narcissus radiiflorus)
Daffodil plant
End of May to mid/late June - Gnat's bugloss
(Gymnadenia conopsea)
Orchid plant
June - Broad-leaved orchid
(Dactylorhiza majalis)
Orchid family
May - Swordleaf woodland bird's-eye
(Cephalanthera longifolia)
Orchid plant
Mid-May to mid-June - Ball orchid
(Traunsteinera globosa)
Orchid family
June - Pyramidal dogbane
(Anacamptis pyramidalis)
Orchid plant
Early/mid-June to early July
The Ybbstal is a treasure trove of rare flowers and plants. Would you like to find out more about daffodils, orchids and the like? You can find more show meadows and an informative folder at www.narzissenbluete.at!