Alsike clover (Trifolium hybridum) is in the Legumes family (Fabaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 1,073 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in June.
Nationally it blooms mainly from May to August, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Alsike clover: observations by month (U.S.)
About Alsike clover
Trifolium hybridum, the alsike clover, is a plant species of the genus Trifolium in the pea family Fabaceae. The stalked, pale pink or whitish flower head grows from the leaf axils, and the trifoliate leaves are unmarked. The plant is up to 40 centimetres (1.3 ft) tall,:152 and is found in fields and on roadsides – it is also grown as fodder (hay or silage). The plant blooms from spring to autumn (April to October in the...From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Alsike clover by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 160 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Vermont | 112 | June | Jun–Sep |
| Ohio | 85 | June | May–Sep |
| Pennsylvania | 57 | June | May–Aug |
| New Jersey | 56 | June | May–Aug |
| Massachusetts | 53 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Washington | 50 | July | Jun–Aug |
| California | 45 | July | Jul–Aug |
| Illinois | 44 | June | May–Aug |
| Minnesota | 44 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Wisconsin | 40 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Connecticut | 34 | June | May–Jun |
| Wyoming | 32 | August | Jul–Aug |
| Michigan | 30 | June | May–Aug |
| Colorado | 29 | July | Jun–Aug |
| Alaska | 24 | July | Jun–Sep |
| Maine | 22 | July | Jun–Aug |
| New Hampshire | 22 | June | Jun–Aug |
| Indiana | 21 | May | May–Jul |
| Oregon | 14 | July | Jul–Aug |
| Maryland | 13 | September | Sep–Sep |
| South Dakota | 12 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Utah | 11 | July | Jun–Aug |
| Idaho | 10 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Montana | 9 | July | Jun–Aug |
| West Virginia | 9 | July | Jul–Aug |
| North Dakota | 8 | July | Jun–Aug |
| Virginia | 8 | May | May–Jul |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (Legumes)
White Clover
Red Clover
Texas bluebonnet
Bird's-Foot Trefoil
Rose Clover
Tomcat Clover
American hog-peanut
Purple Crownvetch
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Alsike clover?
Nationally, June has the most observations, with the main season from May to August.
Where is Alsike clover most often seen?
The most observations come from New York, Vermont, Ohio.