We did a quick overnight trip to Anza Borrego to check on the wildflowers and to do a little hiking. We were excited to find some Monkeyflower, Sand Verbena, Desert Pincushion, Desert Dandelions and a few blooming barrel cactuses.

I will have to say the big winners are the Ocotillo and the Chuparosa. I have never seen such amazing Ocotillo blooms! The tips range from a flaming red to a bright orange and they are all over the southern Anza Borrego Desert. The Chuparosa bush, a hummingbird favorite, has also been quite prolific in the southern areas and worth checking out.

I think the cold weather has delayed the wildflower peak,  but over the next couple weeks wildflowers and cactus blooms should be covering the southern areas.

Check pictures to see some of the flowers we have found.

See you in the Desert.

Anza Borrego Wildflowers in Mortero Wash (Gallery SlideShow)