Cut-leaved crane's-bill (Geranium dissectum) is in the Geranium family family (Geraniaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 3,872 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Nationally it blooms mainly from March to May, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Cut-leaved crane's-bill: observations by month (U.S.)
About Cut-leaved crane's-bill
Geranium dissectum or Cut-leaved Crane's-bill is a plant species of the genus Geranium. It is native to Europe.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Cut-leaved crane's-bill by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 3,331 | April | Mar–May |
| Oregon | 176 | May | May–May |
| Washington | 99 | June | May–Jul |
| Mississippi | 66 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Texas | 40 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Kentucky | 38 | May | Apr–May |
| Alabama | 19 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Maryland | 18 | May | Apr–May |
| Arkansas | 16 | April | Apr–May |
| North Carolina | 16 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Tennessee | 9 | April | Mar–May |
| Pennsylvania | 8 | May | May–Jun |
| Louisiana | 6 | April | Mar–May |
| Oklahoma | 6 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Georgia | 5 | March | Mar–Mar |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (Geranium family)
Redstem Stork's-bill
Wild Geranium
Mediterranean Stork's-bill
Herb Robert
Musk Stork's-Bill
Dove's-foot crane's-bill
Carolina crane's-bill
Little-Robin
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 Cut-leaved crane's-bill?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from March to May.
Where is Cut-leaved crane's-bill most often seen?
The most observations come from California, Oregon, Washington.