Spring has sprung in Zion as it was 78F today. The cactus here usually flower starting in May. Here’s some images of other vegetation prominent in the park. Look for future posts detailing the many species of flora here in the park. There are more than 900 varieties of plants here mainly due to its vast elevation changes.
Beautiful! We are hoping to get to Zion next month.
April is a great time to visit
The vegetation is really interesting. A mix between alpine and desert species or almost desert ones ?
It’s quite a mix. The cacti should be blooming in May and the alpine wildflowers in June/July. Desert paintbrush are already blooming. When it gets hot here in the lower elevations(100 degrees F every day) I head to the cooler alpine locations.
What stunning photography, Eliza Walters recommended you and I can see why!
Thank you Deb and I’ll have to thank Eliza too!
So beautiful, every photo is like a postcard. I love the purple colors on the prickly pear. The gray branches on the manzanita and that tenacious single pinyon pine, and I love the balance of the shot with the yucca. All so very gorgeous to behold. I love your work and just recommended it to a friend in Australia as the best in the West! 😉
Thank you so much Eliza. Yes, I got down on the ground to get that shot of the purple cactus. Those cactus are usually green. And thanks for referring Deb to me as well!
My pleasure!