American germander (Teucrium canadense) is in the Mint Family family (Lamiaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 3,086 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in July.
Nationally it blooms mainly from June to July, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph American germander: observations by month (U.S.)
About American germander
Teucrium canadense, commonly known as Canada germander, American germander or wood sage, is a perennial herb in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to North America where it is found across the contiguous states of the United States and in much of Canada.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
American germander by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 705 | June | May–Jul |
| Florida | 293 | June | May–Jul |
| Pennsylvania | 178 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Ohio | 155 | July | Jul–Aug |
| Kentucky | 152 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Illinois | 150 | July | Jun–Jul |
| New York | 133 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Virginia | 132 | July | Jun–Aug |
| Arkansas | 117 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Mississippi | 116 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Minnesota | 99 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Iowa | 95 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Wisconsin | 91 | July | Jul–Aug |
| Indiana | 73 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Missouri | 68 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Maryland | 62 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Oklahoma | 62 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Alabama | 51 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Massachusetts | 51 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Michigan | 48 | July | Jul–Aug |
| North Carolina | 36 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Vermont | 29 | August | Jul–Aug |
| West Virginia | 23 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Maine | 21 | August | Jul–Aug |
| Tennessee | 20 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Georgia | 17 | July | Jun–Aug |
| Kansas | 17 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Louisiana | 16 | June | May–Jun |
| New Jersey | 16 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Nebraska | 14 | July | Jul–Aug |
| Connecticut | 9 | July | Jul–Aug |
| New Hampshire | 8 | August | Jul–Sep |
| South Carolina | 8 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Delaware | 7 | July | Jun–Aug |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (Mint Family)
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 germander?
Nationally, July has the most observations, with the main season from June to July.
Where is American germander most often seen?
The most observations come from Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania.