I plan to see the spring wild flowers in the South Western United States.When is the best time to go???

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I plan to see the spring wild flowers in the South Western United States.When is the best time to go???
My best experience has been late March/April.


The Superstition Mountains ijn Arizona explode into a kaleidoscope of color. The otherwise barren desert turns into an "OZ".


I've had to seriously remind myself to watch my feet when hiking off the trail there, because the flowers are SO beautiful :)
Reply:I would say April.
Reply:I live in Tucson and we are looking forward to this Spring's offering as it should be good this year given that we have had a very good rainy season from the summer rains and into December so far. If the next quarter year keeps up the rain momentum, the wild color should be tops this Spring. As you know, the different species come on at different times as the the weather begins to warm from early March into June. What is the peak will depend upon what where and what. Elevation and latitude are the keys. For Arizona you need to know the where and when stuff will be blooming the hearts out in the time frame you will be making your trip. Try to find out the various flush times from (use Web Search and enter the following):


Boyce Thompson Arboretum


Arizona State Parks


DesertUSA - California Wildflower Update at: www.desertusa.com/wildflo/ca.html


desert flowers


Arizona Sonora Desert Museum
Reply:Mid to late march in Big Bend area of SW Texas. it depends on prior rainfall and temps. Gorgeous cactus blooms everywhere!
Reply:I think the middle of the spring:April is perfect.