Indigo-Bush (Psorodendron schottii) is in the Legumes family (Fabaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 1,528 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Nationally it blooms mainly from December to April, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Indigo-Bush: observations by month (U.S.)
About Indigo-Bush
Psorodendron schottii is a species of flowering plant in the legume family known by the common name Schott's dalea. It is native to the Sonoran Deserts of northern Mexico and adjacent sections of Arizona and the Colorado Desert in California.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Indigo-Bush by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1,528 | April | Dec–Apr |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (Legumes)
White Clover
Red Clover
Texas bluebonnet
Bird's-Foot Trefoil
Rose Clover
Tomcat Clover
American hog-peanut
Purple Crownvetch
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 Indigo-Bush?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from December to April.
Where is Indigo-Bush most often seen?
The most observations come from California.