Where To Find Wildflowers in Morgan Hill
It’s wildflower season in Santa Clara Valley! Morgan Hill parks and open spaces offer some of the most convenient ways to view and enjoy the spectacular super blooms of this unique, biodiverse region.
Why are there so many wildflowers here, you might ask. It all starts with the soil. Santa Clara Valley is a biological “hot spot” thanks to its serpentine soil, born from years and years of geologic tectonic activity. This rare soil makes up only about 1% of California’s soil types, but supports habitat for 13% of the state’s endemic flora and fauna!
One of the lovely benefits of this special habitat are the variety of colorful wildflowers blooming from around late winter to early summer. In and along Santa Clara Valley’s parks, hillsides, preserves, roadsides, reservoirs and streams you can find flowers such as:
California poppies - vibrant orange bowl shaped, state flower
Lupine - purple elongated flowering shrub
Blazing star - yellow flower
Blue-eyed grass - bluish purple flowers
California bay laurel tree - yellow blooms
California buttercups - shiny yellow petals and stamens
Shooting star - fuschia flower with a comet shape
Are you convinced yet to go check out the wildflowers for yourself? Scroll to see some of our top wildflower finds in Morgan Hill!
And, don’t forget to be a responsible visitor. Here’s how:
Prepare for your excurision with proper shoes, attire, water, hat, etc.
Stay on trail (do not trample vegetation)
Do not pick flowers or take anything from the parks & open spaces
Mind the trail etiquette and be courteous to other users
Give wildlife space and respect
Where to find wildflowers
Coyote Creek Parkway Santa Clara County Parks
RANCHO CAÑADA DEL ORO OPEN SPACE PRESERVE
Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve
Coyote VISTA Open Space Preserve
California poppy
Check out the Santa Clara County Parks printable Wildflower Guide
Find out more about wildflowers with the Open Space Authority’s Wildflower Guide
“Take only photos and never pick or disturb wildflowers. Please don't leave the trail for any reason. Preserve the trailside beauty for other visitors and the pollinators and other wildlife that rely on this habitat.”
