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I have been witnessing the amazing superbloom throughout most of California below 3000 feet elevation, especially between San Francisco and Santa Barbara on Highway 101. So, I thought I would prepare you for the flowers of higher elevations that should show up between now and the fall and during the summer. Spring up in the mountains only begins about June and slowly moves up in altitude until August or September. For example, it's usually only warm enough to swim in Castle Lake without a wet or dry suit in August and even then some years because of the snow melt it is still pretty cold. The snow melt this year might keep the lake across from Mt. Shasta at 6000 feet colder than normal too. So, enjoy the flowers as you travel at higher and higher altitudes once the superbloom at lower altitudes begins to fade from view. But, also now, from Altitudes above 2000 feet you are going to see a lot of flowers too for the next couple of months and the new rain that just hit last night here in the SF Bay Area will also bring new sets of wildflowers as well all the way to sea level. Also, if you are traveling from San Francisco south check out the green rolling hills with green green wild oaks on them too hundred of years old if you are on 101. I'm not sure what's happening along Interstate 5. It's a lot faster from north to south but a whole lot less scenic by the way except maybe over the Grapevine near Los Angeles. That likely is still beautiful because many wildflowers grow there in the mountains this time of year.

But, if the air is clear enough you likely can see the snow covered peaks of the Sierras on a clear day still while driving down Interstate 5.

According to visitmammoth.com

Desert evening‑primrose

Red columbine

These are a few of our favorite and unique wildflowers in the Eastern Sierra.

Lupine. Native to Western North America, lupine (lupin) is a flower that likes moist climates. ...
Giant Indian Paintbrush. ...
Yarrow. ...
Common Monkeyflower. ...
Wild Iris. ...
Sierra Tiger Lily. ...
Desert Evening Primrose. ...
Crimson Columbine.

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