Top Spring Wildflowers in the Anza-Borrego Desert Region

Desert Sand Verbena, Abronia villosa. In Spring and into summer, Desert Sand-Verbena (Abronia villosa) is commonly seen along streets in Borrego... Read more.

Desert-Sunflower, Geraea canescens. An annual of the sunflower family. Look for it in Spring along Henderson Canyon Road or along the Coyote ... Read more.

Dune Evening Primrose, Oenothera deltoides. Low growing and highly fragrant, dune evening primrose is one of the stars... Read more.

Beavertail Cactus, Opuntia basilaris. One of the first cacti to blossom every Spring. Plants spread across and close to the ground rather than upward. Read more...

Desert Chicory, Rafinesquia neomexicana. If you thought all sunflowers had to be yellow, guess again. This friendly little member of the Sunflower Family is white. Read more...

Ocotillo or Candlewood, Fouquieria splendens. One of the most striking plants in the desert, especially when its bright flamelike red flowers... Read more...

Arizona Lupine, Lupinus arizonicus. It's called the Arizona Lupine but it grows abundantly in Southern California, often by itself, away from other... Read more.

Wild-heliotrope, Phacelia Distans. People who walk into a field of desert wildflowers in Spring are likely to come across clumps of blue flowers. Quite possibly... Read more.

Brittlebush, Encelia. The bold yellow flowers of brittlebush are among the first to appear in spring and among the last... Read more.

Desert Lily, Hesperocallis undulata. Coming across one of these sweet-smelling plants always feels like a cause for celebration. Going out and... Read more.

If you have questions about wildflowers, animals, birds, insects, reptiles, rocks, land formations, or native or historical people in the Anza-Borrego Desert region, bring them to the Nature Center at 652 Palm Canyon Drive, one half block west of Christmas Circle, or call (760) 767-3098. Our staff is always willing to help you.