Oriental false hawksbeard (Youngia japonica) is in the Sunflowers, Daisies, Asters, and Allies family (Asteraceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 1,277 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in March.
Nationally it blooms mainly from December to May, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Oriental false hawksbeard: observations by month (U.S.)
About Oriental false hawksbeard
Youngia japonica, commonly called Oriental false hawksbeard, is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. Native to eastern Asia, it is now found as a weed nearly worldwide.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Oriental false hawksbeard by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 334 | February | Dec–Apr |
| Texas | 268 | April | Jan–Apr |
| Mississippi | 236 | March | Dec–May |
| Alabama | 80 | March | Feb–Apr |
| Georgia | 72 | April | Feb–Apr |
| North Carolina | 62 | April | Apr–May |
| Virginia | 62 | May | Apr–May |
| Louisiana | 58 | April | Jan–May |
| South Carolina | 39 | March | Jan–May |
| Hawaii | 24 | May | May–Jun |
| Maryland | 15 | May | Apr–May |
| District of Columbia | 8 | May | Apr–May |
| Arkansas | 7 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Tennessee | 6 | April | Apr–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
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 Oriental false hawksbeard?
Nationally, March has the most observations, with the main season from December to May.
Where is Oriental false hawksbeard most often seen?
The most observations come from Florida, Texas, Mississippi.