As of Jun 19, 2026, 8:24 PM, in season, building toward peak (~August 15). Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Swainsona formosa, known as Sturt's Desert Pea, produces dramatic red and black flowers across Australia's arid interior when seasonal rains follow dry periods.
Blooms are highly dependent on antecedent rainfall and can appear over thousands of hectares, creating vivid displays across roadsides, gibber plains and low shrublands.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Wilpena Pound & Brachina Gorge area, Flinders Ranges National Park |
| Gawler Ranges National Park and roadside plains |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
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