Bloom Night Recap The Queen's Monsoon Magic - Tohono Chul - Tucson, AZ

Last Sunday was an eventful one. Chris says that early that morning, the buds were still closed tight, but by afternoon some were already showing the white of their petals! Around 6 pm we could see an opaque storm cloaking the northwest from Tucson's East side. Filled with excitement and cautious optimism we made our way to Tohono Chul. Beautiful cascades of rain fell in front of the sunset. A dramatic backdrop of pink cotton candy clouds and lightning set the stage.

In full bloom: Tucson's Queen of the Night makes its annual appearance

In full bloom: Tucson's Queen of the Night makes its annual appearance

Tohono Chul says Queen of the Night is blooming Saturday night, Tucson Summer Guide

Queen of the Night - Tohono Chul - Tucson, AZ

All hail the Queen: This secret Tucson spot has more than 100 night-blooming beauties, Tucson Summer Guide

Queen of the Night - Tohono Chul - Tucson, AZ

In full bloom: Tucson's Queen of the Night makes its annual appearance

Featured Stories - Tohono Chul - Tucson, AZ

Bloom Night Recap The Queen's Monsoon Magic - Tohono Chul - Tucson, AZ

Queen of the Night - Tohono Chul - Tucson, AZ

Queen of the Night - Tohono Chul - Tucson, AZ

Queen of the Night - Tohono Chul - Tucson, AZ

Queen of the Night - Tohono Chul - Tucson, AZ

Featured Stories - Tohono Chul - Tucson, AZ

Queen of the Night - Tohono Chul - Tucson, AZ