The Desert Lily is a beautiful plant with large, white flowers that bloom after rain. It is well adapted to desert conditions and is a stunning sight in bloom.
Best time to see a Desert Lily
The best time to see a Desert Lily is February–March, when about 70% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 8,679 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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