Catalina Island Wildflowers

[ProCaliberTraveler]

In addition to the rest of California that was (and still is) experiencing a wildflower superbloom thanks to a wet winter, Catalina Island also had an intense wildflower season. By the time I visited later in May, the apex of the bloom had long since passed, but there were still plenty of wildflowers

On the slopes surrounding the city of Avalon, it looked like there were red geraniums and other colors. Something I wasn't expecting was the presence of so many prickly pear cactus and their blooming yellow flowers. I also enjoyed seeing the indian paintbrush, mariposa lily, lupine and other colorful flowers grow amongst the prickly pear.

All four of these images were taken from a vehicle during my tour of the interior of the island. As @AlanLichty mentioned, the island was pretty green during this time. I hope you enjoy, @JimFox.

 

[Beth]

cool mix of flora on the island. gorgeous flowers and blue water. looks like you got some great photos from your trip.

 

[AlanLichty]

I have never seen that island looking like that. You picked a nice time to visit. I expected the prickly pear blooms but not the rest of them.

 

[Jameel Hyder]

Looks nice, esp. that first image which is my favorite of the set.

 

[JimFox]

That's so cool looking Michael. It's great to see all of the wildflowers there. I recall there being lots of flowers by the old Wrigley mansion too.

I don't recall, did you spend overnight there?

 

[ProCaliberTraveler]

That's so cool looking Michael. It's great to see all of the wildflowers there. I recall there being lots of flowers by the old Wrigley mansion too.

I don't recall, did you spend overnight there?

I was there for one night.

 

[JimFox]

I was there for one night.

Oh sweet! It's in my backyard, so I have only ever done day trips there. But I have thought about doing an overnighter some time.