American fly-honeysuckle (Lonicera canadensis) is in the honeysuckle family family (Caprifoliaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 1,098 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in May.
Nationally it blooms mainly from April to May, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph American fly-honeysuckle: observations by month (U.S.)
About American fly-honeysuckle
Lonicera canadensis (American fly honeysuckle or Canadian fly honeysuckle) is a flowering deciduous, perennial, phanerophytic shrub which is monoclinous and grows 1–2 m (3 ft 3 in–6 ft 7 in) tall. It is the only member of its genus with hairless leaf structures. It typically flowers from the last week of April until the third or fourth week of May. Fruit appears approximately the first week of June until the first week of August. The fruit is feed upon by aFrom Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
American fly-honeysuckle by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 281 | May | Apr–May |
| Maine | 178 | May | May–May |
| New York | 159 | May | Apr–May |
| New Hampshire | 110 | May | Apr–May |
| Massachusetts | 108 | April | Apr–May |
| Minnesota | 80 | May | May–May |
| Michigan | 78 | May | May–May |
| Wisconsin | 57 | May | May–May |
| Connecticut | 23 | April | Apr–May |
| Pennsylvania | 18 | April | Apr–May |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (honeysuckle family)
Japanese honeysuckle
Amur honeysuckle
Coral Honeysuckle
Pink Honeysuckle
Twinberry Honeysuckle
Shortspur Seablush
Northern Bush Honeysuckle
Edible Valerian
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 American fly-honeysuckle?
Nationally, May has the most observations, with the main season from April to May.
Where is American fly-honeysuckle most often seen?
The most observations come from Vermont, Maine, New York.