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Death Valley Set for Rare Superbloom This Spring

2/12/2026

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  • A rare superbloom is anticipated at Death Valley National Park this spring, the first since 2016.
  • National Park Service (NPS) officials say favorable conditions, including above-average rainfall and cooler temperatures, drive the bloom.
  • Desert Gold and Sand Verbena are already blooming, with peak displays expected from late February to early April.
  • Death Valley has exceeded its average annual rainfall of 2.2 inches, supporting the bloom.