See the Arizona Wildflower Super Bloom

Arizona Wildflower Super Bloom

It’s that brief but magical time of year when the Arizona wildflower super bloom bursts into color!  These flowers won’t last long, so if you’d like to see them, book your guided hiking tour with us ASAP and we’ll show you the majesty of Purple Lupines, vibrant orange Mexican Poppies, Owl Clovers, Brittlebush, Desert Chickory, Fairy Dusters, and more! It is truly a natural event that you won’t want to miss!  Come see the Arizona wildflower super bloom with us!

Here are some of the amazing Arizona desert wildflowers that you can see on your guided desert hiking tour of the Arizona wildflower super bloom:

 

Mexican Gold Poppies

Eschscholzia californica ssp mexicana Bright golden-orange in hue, these vibrant flowers are the star of the Arizona desert wildflower super bloom! They are native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico.  Dotted throughout the desert landscape, you can watch their delicate petals open to the sun as it rises over the mountains.

 

Desert Mariposa Lilly

Calochortus kennedyi Mariposa lilies are native flowers that are known for their bright red color and waxy texture.  They love to grow and bloom in springtime after wet winters.

 

Purple Desert Lupine

Lupinus sparsiflorus  These stunning purple annual lupines are native to the Southwestern desert and Northern Mexico.  They can be seen bursting into color and amongst the bright orange Mexican Poppies.

 

Brittlebush

Encelia farinosa Brittlebush is a common bush found throughout the Sonoran Desert and can be easily identified with its soft silver-green leaves.  During the springtime, this desert plant is covered with bright yellow flowers that can be spotted from miles away!

 

Owl Clover

Castilleja exserta This fun, bright flower is topped with an abundance of narrow pink and purple petals that are spotted with bright yellow.  Owl Clovers are close relatives to Indian Paintbrush and love to grow amongst their friends, the Mexican Poppies and Purple Desert Lupines.

 

Rattlesnake Eyes

Euphorbia albomarginata These little cuties are much more sweet than their name suggests.  Laced with four white petals and purple interiors, these small delicate flowers bloom atop a bed of low growing spurge.

 

Desert Chickory

Rafinesquia neomexicana These hearty wildflowers begin as tightly wound white and burgundy buds with patterning that resemble candy cane stripes.  As they bloom, their petals open up into a multi-layered starburst of bright white petals and a powdered-yellow interior.

 

Fiddleneck

Amsinckia menziesii var. intermedia This lovely green plant is topped with a flowering spiral that resembles the head of a violin or fiddle, earning it the name Fiddleneck.  Fiddleneck flowers are small but mighty with a vibrant yellow hue.  These plants are best left alone, as they are covered in thick, thorn-like hairs.

 

Creamcups

Platystemon californicus  Much smaller than their Mexican Poppy relatives, Creamcup Poppies get their name from their soft creamy coloring and give the desert a delicate and dreamlike touch.

 

Orange Caltrop

Kallstroemia grandiflora This annual flower is a bit of a late-bloomer, coming up during the summer monsoon season and covers the desert in a carpet of bright yellow and orange blooms.  This lovely flower prefers to be hyper-local and grows in Central and Southern Arizona desert and grasslands.

 

Fairy Duster

Calliandra eriophylla This hearty and thornless plant blooms twice a year and produces fun and unique looking blooms that resemble pink hairs growing in a starburst pattern.  It is easy to imagine fairies collecting these flowers to create little brooms to dust their fairy houses!

 

 Want to see the Arizona wildflower super bloom? Contact Us to book your private guided hiking tour today!