Until mid-April, look at lower elevations, such as the valley floor and alluvial fans. Best areas: in Jubilee Pass, Highway 190 near the Furnace Creek Inn, and the base of Daylight Pass. Dominant species: desert star, blazing star, desert gold, mimulus, encelia, poppies, verbena, evening primrose, phacelia, and various species of cacti.
Between April and May, look at higher elevations, between 2,000 to 4,000 feet. Best area: in the Panamint mountains. Dominant species: paintbrush, Mojave desert rue, lupine, Joshua tree, bear poppy, cacti and Panamint daisies.
Between late April, June and July, look for flowers only at the highest parts of the mountains, above 4,000 feet. Best area: High Panamint mountains. Dominant species: Mojave wildrose, rabbitbrush, Panamint daisies, mariposa lilies and lupine.