Lawn daisy (Bellis perennis) is in the Sunflowers, Daisies, Asters, and Allies family (Asteraceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 8,553 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Nationally it blooms mainly from February to June, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Lawn daisy: observations by month (U.S.)
About Lawn daisy
Bellis perennis is a common European species of daisy, of the Asteraceae family, often considered the archetypal species of that name.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Lawn daisy by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 3,897 | April | Jan–May |
| Washington | 1,639 | April | Mar–Jun |
| Oregon | 1,631 | April | Mar–Jun |
| New York | 638 | May | Apr–Jun |
| Ohio | 210 | April | Apr–May |
| Michigan | 157 | May | May–Jun |
| Pennsylvania | 155 | May | Apr–Jun |
| West Virginia | 59 | May | Apr–Jun |
| Maryland | 25 | April | Apr–May |
| North Carolina | 24 | April | Mar–May |
| Vermont | 14 | June | May–Jun |
| Virginia | 11 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Connecticut | 10 | April | Apr–May |
| Wisconsin | 10 | May | May–Jul |
| Alaska | 7 | July | May–Jul |
| Montana | 7 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Utah | 6 | April | Apr–Apr |
| New Hampshire | 5 | May | May–Jun |
| New Jersey | 5 | July | Jul–Jul |
| Tennessee | 5 | March | Mar–Apr |
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
Philadelphia fleabane
Pearly Everlasting
Blue Mistflower
brown-eyed Susan
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 Lawn daisy?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from February to June.
Where is Lawn daisy most often seen?
The most observations come from California, Washington, Oregon.