False Daisy (Eclipta prostrata) is in the Sunflowers, Daisies, Asters, and Allies family (Asteraceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 1,024 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in September.
Nationally it blooms mainly from August to October, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph False Daisy: observations by month (U.S.)
About False Daisy
Eclipta prostrata commonly known as false daisy, yerba de tago, and bhringraj, is a species of plant in the sunflower family. It is widespread across much of the world.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
False Daisy by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 203 | October | Jun–Oct |
| Florida | 150 | February | Dec–Jun |
| Kentucky | 85 | September | Aug–Oct |
| Maryland | 54 | September | Aug–Sep |
| Arkansas | 48 | September | Aug–Sep |
| New Jersey | 45 | September | Aug–Sep |
| Virginia | 39 | September | Aug–Oct |
| California | 38 | September | Sep–Oct |
| Mississippi | 38 | August | Jul–Oct |
| Minnesota | 37 | September | Aug–Oct |
| Alabama | 34 | September | Aug–Sep |
| Ohio | 34 | September | Aug–Sep |
| Pennsylvania | 29 | August | Aug–Sep |
| Louisiana | 19 | September | Jul–Oct |
| North Carolina | 19 | September | Jul–Oct |
| Illinois | 18 | August | Aug–Sep |
| Tennessee | 18 | September | Aug–Oct |
| Oklahoma | 17 | September | Aug–Sep |
| New York | 16 | September | Aug–Sep |
| Georgia | 15 | August | Aug–Sep |
| Hawaii | 14 | April | Apr–May |
| Indiana | 13 | August | Aug–Oct |
| Missouri | 9 | August | Jul–Sep |
| District of Columbia | 5 | September | Aug–Oct |
| South Carolina | 5 | August | Jul–Sep |
| West Virginia | 5 | August | Aug–Sep |
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 False Daisy?
Nationally, September has the most observations, with the main season from August to October.
Where is False Daisy most often seen?
The most observations come from Texas, Florida, Kentucky.