March is the month when most of the native cactus plants bloom. Some of the imports bloom at different times of the year due to the change in seasons from South America or elsewhere. One of my favorites is the claret cup. These are fairly rare and I only saw them in the wild after I knew what to look for. My first sighting was at Woods Canyon Lake on a kayaking expedition. Since then, I have seen some spectacular clusters, but they bloom for such a short time, you really need to be in the right place at the right time to see them. Of course, the cactus gardens of the Salt River Valley and beyond are predictable places to see these lovely flowers.
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