Arizona's state flower is finally in bloom, but it won't last long. Here's where to go near metro Phoenix to see the saguaro cactuses blossoming.

The saguaro blossom is Arizona's state flower. The blossoms crown the iconic cactuses each spring. Here's why they were picked and how to see them.

Bearing the state flower of Arizona, the saguaro cactus remains an essential part of the Sonoran Desert’s identity. The 40-60 foot-tall saguaro and its fruit are great natural resources for both ...

The blossom of the saguaro is the state flower of Arizona. ... The saguaro cactus has a critical role in the desert community. Gila woodpeckers and gilded flickers interact with the cactuses, ...

A saguaro doesn’t start flowering—providing a vital food source and reproducing—until it’s more than 35 years old. Around age 50, the cactus starts growing arms, which also flower.

The Saguaro and Palo Verde Blossom Festival in the park's Rincon Mountain District, on the east side of Tucson, will feature a wide range of events from 7 a.m. until well after dark on both days.

At up to 53 feet in height, the saguaro (pronounced sah-wah'-roe) is the tallest cactus native to the U.S. ... It was this same body that voted to make the saguaro blossom Arizona's state flower.

•The Saguaro Cactus blossom is the official state flower. The white flower blooms during May and June on the tips of the saguaro cactus.