Sorry, KJV. It’s crocus, not rose.

KJV Isaiah 35:1 The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose.

In that day when the lost tribes are “literally” gathered in and the wilderness rejoices and Zion’s waste places built up, the desert will blossom as the crocus. Why? Crocuses are among the earliest and most reliable blooming flowers, even blooming through the snow as early as February or March, signaling a new season. They bring rapid, vibrant color to winter weary landscapes. Isaiah teaches us to look for signs promised. There are so many if you know how and where to look.