
Wildflowers in Arizona
By David Thomas.
10 Best Places to See Them!!
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Desert Botanical Gardens
The wildflowers at the Desert Botanical Gardens are guaranteed to bloom each year because they can control the "rainfall" through irrigation. So you are guaranteed a great wildflower experience!
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Catalina State Park
Catalina State Park sits at the base of the majestic Santa Catalina Mountains. The park is a haven for desert plants and wildlife and nearly 5,000 saguaros.
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Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
Take a drive on the Ajo Mountain Drive to see the flowers at different stages due to the varied elevations. This drive also offers fantastic desert views.
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Boyce Thompson Arboretum
What an amazing setting to find not only wildflowers but one of the greatest collections of desert plants from all over the world! The paths are easily accessible for strollers or wheelchairs.
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Picacho Peak State Park
The site of the only Civil War Battle in Arizona is also a wonderful place for wildflower viewing. You can hike or drive and enjoy the wildflower experience.
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White Tank Mountain Regional Park
The White Tanks in the west valley have guided interpretive hikes on Wednesdays at 9am to introduce you to the flowers, other desert plants and wildlife.
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Estrella Mountain Regional Park
Another great spot for hiking in the west valley while admiring the Mexican Poppies, Lupines, Globe Mallow and Brittlebush in bloom.
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Lost Dutchman State Park
The Superstition Mountains can be ablaze with Mexican Poppies, Lupine, Brittlebush, Globe Mallow & more when the rainfall is right! We are expecting a great season - a wonderul hiking spot.
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McDowell Mountain Regional Park
McDowell Mountain Regional Park is nestled in the lower Verde River basin, the 21,099-acre park is a desert jewel in the northeast Valley.
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Lake Pleasant Regional Park
Head to the northwest valley to visit one of the most scenic recreation areas in the Valley of the Sun. Look at the flowers with the lake as your backdrop. You can drive through parts & hike the rest
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