Where Are The Desert Wildflowers Blooming?

Desert Wildflowers Overview 2026

Dec 6, 2025 the Wildflowers are still blooming in Anza-Borrego area and we got a new report on the Joshua Tree National Park Assn links below.

DesertUSA 2026 Wildflower Season Outlook

Early Signs Point to a Much Better Year

A strong November storm system has delivered widespread rainfall across the California deserts, giving the 2026 wildflower season a promising early start. Nearly every major desert region—from Anza-Borrego to Death Valley—received measurable rain over the last several days. These early-season storms help moisten the soil, activate the seed bank, and create the first conditions needed for a solid bloom, especially if the pattern continues through December, January, and February.

Highlights by Region

  • Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: Light but steady rain over several days (about 0.30”) has primed the lower washes and badlands.
  • Joshua Tree National Park: Significant rainfall from the latest atmospheric river, with some areas receiving over an inch.
  • Mojave National Preserve: Broad storm coverage and flood watches confirm widespread moisture across the preserve.
  • Death Valley National Park: Over half an inch fell during the recent storm—an unusually strong start for one of the driest places in the U.S.
  • Carrizo Plain: Approximately 1” of rain over the past 5 days—excellent early moisture for grasslands and valley floors.
  • Palm Springs / Coachella Valley: More than an inch in the past week, including multiple days of showers.

Outlook:

If these early storms are followed by periodic winter rains, 2026 could be a noticeably stronger wildflower year than 2025, which was exceptionally poor across nearly all regions due to persistent drought and lack of germination moisture.

Where The Desert Wildflowers Blooming in 2025

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Share Your Wildflower Photos & Reports with DesertUSA

Please share your wildflower pictures, including the date and location.  We will post your photos on our Wildflower Reports page, so others can learn where and when to view the spectacular displays. Note: Some photos may show invasive species like black mustard or wild radish, which are not native wildflowers. While colorful, they often crowd out native blooms and reflect poor ecological conditions.

  • E-mail your digital photos and reports to Jim@desertusa.com. Use Wildflower Report as the subject of your e-mail.  Let us know where you took the image, the date, and how you would like us to give you photo credit (first name, etc.)
  • Text your photos to 760-740-1787. Be sure to include the location and the name you want to be credited for the photos.
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