Based on 4,106 research-grade iNaturalist flowering observations in California, Chia blooms mainly from March to May, peaking in March. It ranks #27 among wildflowers recorded in the state in our data.
Salvia columbariae
Chia in California by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also in bloom in California in March
Redstem Stork's-bill
Checker Lily
Blue Dicks
Distant Phacelia
Desert Dandelion
Pacific trillium
Pacific hound's tongue
Desert Lily
Places to look in California
Botanical GardenThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
State ParkHearst Castle
Botanical GardenSan Francisco Botanical Garden
State ParkAnza-Borrego Desert State Park
National ForestAngeles National Forest
National ForestSequoia National Forest
FAQ
When does Chia bloom in California?
Mainly March–May, with the most records in March.
How common is Chia in California?
It ranks #27 by number of iNaturalist flowering observations among wildflowers in California (4,106 records in our sample).