Typical Flowering Dates

Remember, the dates of peak bloom are different every year due to variable weather conditions.  Be sure to check the links for individual sites and the wildflower hotlines  to find out what is blooming at any given time.

Central Coast

  • Late February to mid-May

Coast Ranges

  • March to May

Desert

  • Late February to early May

High Sierra

  • Early May to mid-August

San Joaquin Valley

  • Valley floor - Early March to early April
  • Carrizo Plain - late March to mid-April

Sierra Nevada Foothills

  • Late February to mid-April

Tranverse Ranges (mountains between Bakersfield and Los Angeles)

  • March to May