Rabbitfoot Clover (Trifolium arvense) is in the Legumes family (Fabaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 1,150 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in July.
Nationally it blooms mainly from May to August, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Rabbitfoot Clover: observations by month (U.S.)
About Rabbitfoot Clover
Trifolium arvense , commonly known as hare's-foot clover, rabbitfoot clover, stone clover or oldfield clover, is a flowering plant in the bean family Fabaceae. This species of clover is native to most of Europe, excluding the Arctic zone, and western Asia, in plain or mid-mountain habitats up to 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) altitude. It grows in dry sandy soils, both acidic and alkaline, typically found at the edge of fields, in wastelands, at the side of roads,...From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Rabbitfoot Clover by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 162 | July | Jun–Aug |
| Maine | 121 | July | Jul–Sep |
| Vermont | 112 | July | Jul–Sep |
| New Hampshire | 85 | July | Jul–Sep |
| Oregon | 80 | June | May–Jul |
| California | 69 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Maryland | 60 | June | May–Jun |
| Washington | 58 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Georgia | 57 | April | Mar–May |
| New York | 49 | June | Jun–Aug |
| Minnesota | 44 | August | Jul–Aug |
| Virginia | 41 | June | May–Jul |
| Arkansas | 29 | May | May–May |
| Wisconsin | 25 | August | Jul–Sep |
| Connecticut | 22 | July | Jun–Aug |
| New Jersey | 19 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Michigan | 18 | July | Jun–Jul |
| North Carolina | 17 | June | Apr–Jun |
| South Carolina | 17 | May | May–May |
| Delaware | 14 | June | May–Jun |
| Mississippi | 11 | April | Apr–May |
| Oklahoma | 11 | May | May–Jun |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Rhode Island | 5 | August | Jul–Aug |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (Legumes)
White Clover
Red Clover
Texas bluebonnet
Bird's-Foot Trefoil
Rose Clover
Tomcat Clover
American hog-peanut
Purple Crownvetch
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 Rabbitfoot Clover?
Nationally, July has the most observations, with the main season from May to August.
Where is Rabbitfoot Clover most often seen?
The most observations come from Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont.