Early Wildflower Blooms in Borrego Springs Due to Autumn Rain
Early Wildflower Blooms in Borrego Springs Due to Autumn Rain
US · Published Dec 31, 2025
Early wildflower blooms in Borrego Springs, California
In Borrego Springs, California, recent autumn rains have caused an early burst of wildflower blooms in the typically barren desert. Visitors to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park are seeing sunflowers, desert sand-verbena, basket evening primrose, and desert lilies. This is unusual, as blooms typically appear in February or March. The desert lily, with its white, trumpet-shaped flowers, is a highlight. While not all lilies are blooming, some are opening and emitting fragrance. This early bloom has raised hopes for a potential superbloom in spring, but experts say it depends on future rainfall. Jennifer Koles notes that this early bloom is a pleasant surprise but not a guarantee of a superbloom.
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