Wildflower Reports 2010
Phoenix and Northern Arizona Area

Feb. 7, 2010 Ben reports: Was in the San Domingo wash again yesterday, north of Morristown, Az, desert is green with grass and Filaree Storksbill is starting to grow..., a few Ocotillo's in bloom, had pleanty of rain again last night...

Jan. 30, 2010 Ben reports: (near Wickenburg, Az) Rode the desert north of Morristown in the San Domingo Wash to China Dam, the desert is a green carpet, will be wildflowers soon, going back next Sat...

Jan. 13, 2010 Paul reports: A few globemallow in bloom along a back road between Littleton, AZ and Mesquite, NV on January 11.

May 15, 2009 Bill reports: More saguaro cactus blooms in the Papago Park area.

May 5, 2009 Barbara reports: These were shot on Sunday May 1st in Walnut Canyon, AZ – near Sunset Crater.Mohave Mount Cactus and not sure what the blue one is, but caught a bee doing his job.

May 2, 2009 Bill reports: Saguaro blooms are poppin' all around the Saguaro Lake area.

April 29, 2009 Boyce Thompson Arboretum reports: More pictures from the park.

April 29, 2009 Ann reports: The Boyce Thompson Arboretum was full of colour when I visited last week. The Agave were in full bloom, as were the hedgehog cacti and the wildflower garden.

The saguaro cacti were showing buds at the Desert Botanical Gardens, in Phoenix. It’s possible that they will begin flowering this week.

April 20, 2009 Jessica reports: These pictures were taken Sunday, April 19, along US 60 between Superior and the Renaissance Festival. The Prickly Pears, Hedgehog cactus, and varieties of Cholla cactus were all loaded with blooms.

April 9, 2009 Kyra reports: Today was my first visit to DesertUSA, what a treasure on the net! April 4th was my 40th birthday and I chose to spend the afternoon at the Desert Botanical Garden, which was also a first for me. I captured some really wonderful photos I would like to share. Thank you for the opportunity to do so!

April 2, 2009 Jamine reports: Thanks to Sam’s tip, I headed up to Bartlett Lake on Sunday 3/29. Viewing from the car, I thought, hmmm, maybe a few types of wildflowers. Then I got out & walked around & what heaven! There were about 2 dozen types of wildflowers sprinkled everywhere. About 6 different bird calls were going on at any moment & B-flies fluttering by J I recommend Bartlett Lake to anyone who enjoys a peaceful photographic sanctuary. Definitely walk into the wilderness & immerse yourself in nature’s wonders. Also, take bug spray! I got totally eaten up by venturing into the brush.

Mar. 30, 2009 Pete reports: These were taken Sunday March 29th, at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. We read the review at Desert USA and made the 90 trip. What a wonderful and magical place. Bees, butterflies, blossoms and hummingbirds everwhere. An exercise for the senses.

Mar. 24, 2009 CB reports: There are patches of wildflowers along the roads between Florence - Kelvin and Superior, southeast of Phoenix. The photo below, taken Sat. 3/21 shows Lupines, Desert Marigolds and Poppies which were just outside the town limits of Superior. The flowers are a not as abundant as they were in recent years, but there are some nice little patches.