Desert lilies in Anza-Borrego
Hesperocallis undulata
Desert lilies usually bloom from late January to late March in Anza-Borrego, with the best color from late February into mid-March.
late January – late March Best: late February into mid-March Out of season
The show usually starts around late January. Check back closer to the season.
Where to see them
A true lily rising out of bare sand, one of the desert's best surprises. Even in ordinary years a few come up; big rain years bring them out in ranks.
- Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
We name public reserves, parks, and roads only — never exact pins, never private land.
Nearby on the calendar
- Desert gold in Anza-Borrego — best early March into late March
- Desert sand verbena in Anza-Borrego — best late February into late March
- Dune evening primrose in Anza-Borrego — best early March into late March
Updated August 14, 2026. Bloom timing varies with the year's weather — the curve shows the usual rhythm, and in-season updates sharpen it.