Based on 2,562 research-grade iNaturalist flowering observations in California, Chuparosa blooms mainly from December to April, peaking in March. It ranks #69 among wildflowers recorded in the state in our data.
Justicia californica
Chuparosa in California by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also in bloom in California in March
Redstem Stork's-bill

Checker Lily

Blue Dicks

Distant Phacelia
Desert Dandelion

Pacific trillium

Pacific hound's tongue

Desert Lily
Places to look in California
Botanical GardenThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
State ParkHearst Castle
Botanical GardenSan Francisco Botanical Garden
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Angeles National Forest
National ForestSequoia National Forest
FAQ
When does Chuparosa bloom in California?
Mainly December–April, with the most records in March.
How common is Chuparosa in California?
It ranks #69 by number of iNaturalist flowering observations among wildflowers in California (2,562 records in our sample).