Orange Hawkweed (Pilosella aurantiaca) is in the Sunflowers, Daisies, Asters, and Allies family (Asteraceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 2,494 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in June.
Nationally it blooms mainly from June to July, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Orange Hawkweed: observations by month (U.S.)
About Orange Hawkweed
Pilosella aurantiaca (fox-and-cubs, orange hawk bit,:208 devil's paintbrush, grim-the-collier) is a perennial flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae native to alpine regions of central and southern Europe, where it is protected in several regions.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Orange Hawkweed by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 576 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Maine | 357 | June | Jun–Aug |
| Wisconsin | 342 | June | Jun–Jul |
| New Hampshire | 223 | June | Jun–Jun |
| New York | 193 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Minnesota | 191 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Michigan | 155 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Washington | 124 | June | Jun–Aug |
| Pennsylvania | 84 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Massachusetts | 60 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Ohio | 56 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Alaska | 42 | June | Jun–Aug |
| Montana | 33 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Idaho | 13 | June | Jun–Jun |
| North Carolina | 11 | June | Jun–Jul |
| West Virginia | 10 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Connecticut | 7 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Wyoming | 6 | August | Aug–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 Orange Hawkweed?
Nationally, June has the most observations, with the main season from June to July.
Where is Orange Hawkweed most often seen?
The most observations come from Vermont, Maine, Wisconsin.