Annual Fleabane (Erigeron annuus) is in the Sunflowers, Daisies, Asters, and Allies family (Asteraceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 1,979 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in June.
Nationally it blooms mainly from May to July, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Annual Fleabane: observations by month (U.S.)
About Annual Fleabane
Erigeron annuus (annual fleabane, daisy fleabane, or eastern daisy fleabane) is a North American plant species in the daisy family.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Annual Fleabane by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 409 | June | May–Jul |
| New York | 401 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Vermont | 126 | July | Jun–Aug |
| Tennessee | 103 | June | May–Jul |
| Virginia | 90 | June | May–Jun |
| Massachusetts | 77 | June | Jun–Jul |
| New Jersey | 77 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Ohio | 69 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Illinois | 66 | June | May–Aug |
| Michigan | 63 | June | Jun–Aug |
| Pennsylvania | 53 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Wisconsin | 53 | June | Jun–Aug |
| Georgia | 48 | June | May–Jun |
| Maine | 43 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Connecticut | 41 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Minnesota | 34 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Maryland | 31 | June | Jun–Jul |
| New Hampshire | 31 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Alabama | 28 | June | May–Jun |
| Indiana | 21 | June | Jun–Jul |
| South Carolina | 17 | May | May–Jun |
| West Virginia | 15 | June | Jun–Aug |
| Oregon | 14 | November | Oct–Dec |
| Mississippi | 13 | May | May–Aug |
| Iowa | 11 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Kentucky | 7 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Rhode Island | 7 | June | Jun–Jun |
| District of Columbia | 6 | May | May–May |
| Missouri | 6 | May | May–Jul |
| Washington | 5 | September | Sep–Nov |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (Sunflowers, Daisies, Asters, and Allies)
black-eyed Susan
Common Yarrow
White Snakeroot
Chicory
Lawn daisy
Philadelphia fleabane
Pearly Everlasting
Blue Mistflower
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 Annual Fleabane?
Nationally, June has the most observations, with the main season from May to July.
Where is Annual Fleabane most often seen?
The most observations come from North Carolina, New York, Vermont.