Flowering

The Desert in Bloom: how, when, and why

Introduction
What are desert wildflowers; contrasting wet and dry years at the same site
Flowering Seasons in the Sonoran Desert - general information about what flowers when
Predicting Desert Wildflower Blooms - The science behind the spectacle
What makes the desert bloom? How do I know when to go see it?
Wildflower Forecast and Report for This Year
Wildflower Flourishes and Flops - A 50-Year History
Image galleries with rainfall data