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Where the wildflowers are: The annual Desert Bloom at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

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‘Tis the season for wildflowers, but no sight is quite as spectacular as the one Mother Nature unveils at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in eastern San Diego County this time of year.Against the desert’s rugged, earthy terrain sprout the vibrant flowers of the annual Desert Bloom, which is shaping up as we speak. Let’s see when — and where — the wildflowers are expected to grow this season.
    
    
SDtoday spoke with longtime Borrego Springs resident Betsy Knaak — executive director of the Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association (ABDNHA) — who said the peak of the Desert Bloom is typically March 15, give or take a week.Knaak said the region received a lot of rain during San Diego County’s historic storm on Jan. 22, 2024, and that soaking is impacting the germination process. We should see the results via the blooms over the next 6-7 weeks, per Knaak.The temperatures have also remained relatively cool in the desert, and with those things combined, Knaak is confident it’ll be “a really nice spring for wildflowers.”As always, Knaak said the timeline of the Desert Bloom is at the mercy of Mother Nature, so it’s difficult to say with certainty how long the wildflower season will last.
    
    
ABDNHA publishes a fresh wildflower map every Friday during Desert Bloom season and visitors can download it ahead of their trip. Visitors can also stop by ABDNHA’s headquarters at 652 Palm Canyon Dr. to pick up a free hard copy of the current map and get directions. Pro tip: sign up for ABDNHA’s newsletter to get the latest on what’s happening in Anza-Borrego — including wildflower sightings.As of early March 2024, Knaak said these spots are beginning to bloom:Meanwhile, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is also tracking blooms. Sometimes, the state park updates this map as the season progresses.Pro tip: The park runs a free Wildflower Hotline — 1 (760) 767-4684 — featuring recorded info about the Desert Bloom that is updated as needed. The message on Feb. 27, 2024, said the area was experiencing scattered blossoms — but still “more foliage and flowers,” as the flowers are “waiting on more sunshine” to bloom. The report said species like the Desert Dandelion, Desert Star, and Desert Lily have been spotted.The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center also offers flower maps and is open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
    
    
Knaak said the Desert Lily — which resembles a mini version of an Easter Lily with its bright white bulbs — has been popping up in little patches. Other sightings include:In addition to the Desert Bloom, the gardens of the region should not be missed. ABDNHA is hosting its annual Borrego Garden Tour on Saturday, March 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., where visitors can explore five private gardens at their own pace. Tickets cost $30.

‘Tis the season for wildflowers, but no sight is quite as spectacular as the one Mother Nature unveils at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in eastern San Diego County this time of year.Against the desert’s rugged, earthy terrain sprout the vibrant flowers of the annual Desert Bloom, which is shaping up as we speak. Let’s see when — and where — the wildflowers are expected to grow this season.
    
    
SDtoday spoke with longtime Borrego Springs resident Betsy Knaak — executive director of the Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association (ABDNHA) — who said the peak of the Desert Bloom is...

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