Based on 3,369 research-grade iNaturalist flowering observations in California, Henderson's shooting star blooms mainly from February to April, peaking in March. It ranks #41 among wildflowers recorded in the state in our data.
Primula hendersonii
Henderson's shooting star 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
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Angeles National Forest
National ForestSequoia National Forest
FAQ
When does Henderson's shooting star bloom in California?
Mainly February–April, with the most records in March.
How common is Henderson's shooting star in California?
It ranks #41 by number of iNaturalist flowering observations among wildflowers in California (3,369 records in our sample).