Dimpled Trout Lily (Erythronium umbilicatum) is in the lily family family (Liliaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 2,595 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in March.
Nationally it blooms mainly from February to March, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Dimpled Trout Lily: observations by month (U.S.)
About Dimpled Trout Lily
Erythronium umbilicatum (Dimpled trout lily) is a species of flowering plant in the lily family. It is native to the Southeastern United States, primarily in the Piedmont and Southern Appalachian areas. It is reported from West Virginia, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Dimpled Trout Lily by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1,758 | March | Mar–Mar |
| Georgia | 299 | March | Feb–Mar |
| South Carolina | 178 | March | Feb–Mar |
| Virginia | 140 | March | Mar–Mar |
| Tennessee | 133 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Florida | 41 | February | Feb–Feb |
| Alabama | 37 | March | Feb–Mar |
| West Virginia | 9 | March | Mar–Mar |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (lily family)
Yellow Trout Lily
Checker Lily
White Globe Lily
Leichtlin's Mariposa Lily
Yellow Mariposa Lily
White Fawnlily
Tolmie's pussy ears
Gunnison's Mariposa Lily
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 Dimpled Trout Lily?
Nationally, March has the most observations, with the main season from February to March.
Where is Dimpled Trout Lily most often seen?
The most observations come from North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina.