Carolina Springbeauty (Claytonia caroliniana) is in the Pussypaw Family family (Montiaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 4,067 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Nationally it blooms mainly from April to May, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Carolina Springbeauty: observations by month (U.S.)
About Carolina Springbeauty
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Carolina Springbeauty by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 1,593 | April | Apr–May |
| New York | 502 | April | Apr–May |
| Pennsylvania | 435 | April | Mar–Apr |
| North Carolina | 283 | April | Mar–Apr |
| West Virginia | 193 | April | Mar–Apr |
| New Hampshire | 182 | May | Apr–May |
| Massachusetts | 171 | April | Apr–May |
| Michigan | 157 | May | Apr–May |
| Maine | 95 | May | Apr–May |
| Kentucky | 88 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Minnesota | 88 | May | May–May |
| Tennessee | 69 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Maryland | 63 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Ohio | 44 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Virginia | 43 | March | Mar–May |
| Georgia | 24 | March | Mar–Mar |
| Wisconsin | 19 | May | May–May |
| Connecticut | 14 | April | Apr–May |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (Pussypaw 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 Carolina Springbeauty?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from April to May.
Where is Carolina Springbeauty most often seen?
The most observations come from Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania.