California Poppies

In the spring of each year, if the rainfall during the winter is sufficient, the Arizona desert breaks into bloom. Typically, the flowers have only about 3-4 weeks to grow, bloom, and produce seeds, before the weather becomes too hot. The result is that most flowers are in bloom at the same time, giving a spectacular show, and a shock to those who think of the desert as a barren place.

Although named “California Poppies”, these poppies grow widely through Arizona. These poppies were found in South Mountain Park, in Pheonix.