Oxeye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) is in the Sunflowers, Daisies, Asters, and Allies family (Asteraceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 4,759 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in June.
Nationally it blooms mainly from May to July, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Oxeye Daisy: observations by month (U.S.)
About Oxeye Daisy
Leucanthemum vulgare, commonly known as the ox-eye daisy, oxeye daisy, dog daisy, marguerite (French: Marguerite commune, "common marguerite") and other common names, is a widespread flowering plant native to Europe and the temperate regions of Asia, and an introduced plant to North America, Australia and New Zealand.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Oxeye Daisy by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 450 | May | May–Jul |
| Washington | 437 | June | May–Jul |
| Vermont | 411 | June | Jun–Jul |
| New York | 366 | June | Jun–Jul |
| North Carolina | 331 | June | May–Jul |
| Kentucky | 299 | May | May–Jun |
| Pennsylvania | 282 | June | May–Jul |
| Minnesota | 207 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Maine | 182 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Massachusetts | 177 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Wisconsin | 156 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Ohio | 150 | June | May–Jun |
| Virginia | 139 | June | May–Jul |
| Michigan | 135 | June | Jun–Jul |
| New Hampshire | 127 | June | Jun–Jul |
| West Virginia | 105 | June | May–Jul |
| Illinois | 87 | June | May–Jun |
| Maryland | 83 | June | May–Jun |
| New Jersey | 83 | June | May–Jul |
| Tennessee | 58 | May | May–Jul |
| Missouri | 50 | May | May–May |
| Arkansas | 44 | May | May–May |
| Georgia | 44 | May | Apr–Jun |
| Montana | 44 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Indiana | 39 | June | May–Jun |
| Colorado | 38 | July | Jun–Sep |
| Idaho | 31 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Connecticut | 30 | June | May–Jul |
| California | 25 | August | Aug–Sep |
| Alabama | 24 | May | Apr–Jun |
| Mississippi | 20 | May | Apr–May |
| Alaska | 18 | June | Jun–Sep |
| Delaware | 15 | June | May–Jun |
| Rhode Island | 14 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Kansas | 9 | June | May–Jun |
| New Mexico | 8 | July | May–Aug |
| South Carolina | 8 | May | Apr–May |
| Oklahoma | 7 | April | Mar–Jun |
| Iowa | 6 | May | May–May |
| South Dakota | 5 | July | Jul–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 Oxeye Daisy?
Nationally, June has the most observations, with the main season from May to July.
Where is Oxeye Daisy most often seen?
The most observations come from Oregon, Washington, Vermont.