February 2024

[Mike Lowitz]

Lee,

When I visited ABDSP last year, I saw very few H. Undulata, not the  profusion I find in similar locations this year. ( 2022/23 was a record rainfall year)  If you look at the photo I took of the clustered group.  It's in one of the highest traffic areas in Borrego Springs. Literally next to the serpent sculpture. I observed more in very dry areas than the more traditional spots adjacent to stream beds or close to water sources. In addition there are a several on high ground rises where all water would trend away from them. So they are puzzling in all respects.  Yes we have had good rains this year, not like last winter though. A ranger I spoke with flat out shared the general bloom is behind schedule, but not H. Undulata.  I saw a healthy population of blooming size and juvenile plants. Everything I've read echoes your frustration growing them. 

More rain this coming weekend.

 

[Arnold]

A Gladiolus huttoni  with some other things thrown in.

[Arnold]

Gladiolus equitans

Lachenalia sp.