Harvest Brodiaea (Brodiaea elegans) is in the agave and allies family (Asparagaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 2,607 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in June.
Nationally it blooms mainly from May to June, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Harvest Brodiaea: observations by month (U.S.)
About Harvest Brodiaea
Brodiaea elegans is a species of flowering plant in the cluster-lily genus known by the common names harvest brodiaea, elegant brodiaea, and elegant cluster-lily.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Harvest Brodiaea by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 2,229 | May | May–Jun |
| Oregon | 378 | June | Jun–Jul |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (agave and allies)
Ithuriel's Spear
Blue Dicks
common star-of-Bethlehem
Chaparral Yucca
Canada mayflower
Solomon's plume
Desert Lily
Small Camas
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 Harvest Brodiaea?
Nationally, June has the most observations, with the main season from May to June.
Where is Harvest Brodiaea most often seen?
The most observations come from California, Oregon.