Based on 1,224 research-grade iNaturalist flowering observations in Arizona, Saguaro blooms mainly from May to May, peaking in May. It ranks #1 among wildflowers recorded in the state in our data.
Carnegiea gigantea
Saguaro in Arizona 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 Arizona in May
New Mexico locust
Winding Mariposa Lily
Stinknet
Ocotillo
Desert Mariposa Lily
Silverleaf Nightshade
Blackfoot Daisy
Sacred Datura
Places to look in Arizona
Botanical GardenDesert Botanical Garden
National ForestCoronado National Forest
State ParkBoyce Thompson Arboretum
National ForestTonto National Forest
State ParkYuma Territorial Prison
National ForestApache–Sitgreaves National Forests
FAQ
When does Saguaro bloom in Arizona?
Mainly May–May, with the most records in May.
How common is Saguaro in Arizona?
It ranks #1 by number of iNaturalist flowering observations among wildflowers in Arizona (1,224 records in our sample).