Marsh Fleabane (Pluchea odorata) is in the Sunflowers, Daisies, Asters, and Allies family (Asteraceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 903 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 Marsh Fleabane: observations by month (U.S.)
About Marsh Fleabane
Pluchea odorata is a species of flowering plant in the aster family, Asteraceae. Common names include saltmarsh fleabane and shrubby camphorweed.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Marsh Fleabane by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 199 | March | Nov–Sep |
| Texas | 164 | September | Jul–Oct |
| California | 113 | September | Aug–Oct |
| New Jersey | 92 | September | Aug–Sep |
| New York | 55 | August | Aug–Sep |
| Maryland | 44 | September | Aug–Sep |
| Virginia | 39 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Massachusetts | 34 | September | Aug–Sep |
| Nevada | 29 | September | Sep–Oct |
| Arizona | 22 | September | Jul–Nov |
| Connecticut | 16 | September | Aug–Sep |
| Mississippi | 15 | August | Jul–Oct |
| Georgia | 13 | September | Aug–Oct |
| North Carolina | 10 | September | Sep–Sep |
| Delaware | 9 | August | Aug–Sep |
| Illinois | 8 | September | Aug–Sep |
| Rhode Island | 7 | August | Jul–Oct |
| Alabama | 6 | August | Jul–Sep |
| Indiana | 5 | August | Aug–Sep |
| South Carolina | 5 | September | Sep–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 Marsh Fleabane?
Nationally, September has the most observations, with the main season from August to October.
Where is Marsh Fleabane most often seen?
The most observations come from Florida, Texas, California.