Redstem Stork's-bill (Erodium cicutarium) is in the Geranium family family (Geraniaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 16,947 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in March.
Nationally it blooms mainly from February to May, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Redstem Stork's-bill: observations by month (U.S.)
About Redstem Stork's-bill
Erodium cicutarium, also known as redstem filaree, redstem stork's bill, common stork's-bill or pinweed, is a herbaceous annual – or in warm climates, biennial – member of the family Geraniaceae of flowering plants. It is native to the Mediterranean Basin and was introduced to North America in the eighteenth century, where it has since become invasive, particularly of the deserts and arid grasslands of the southwestern United States.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Redstem Stork's-bill by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 12,896 | March | Feb–May |
| Utah | 600 | March | Mar–May |
| Texas | 565 | March | Jan–Apr |
| Oregon | 463 | April | Mar–May |
| Washington | 420 | April | Mar–May |
| Colorado | 386 | May | Mar–Jun |
| Arizona | 287 | March | Jan–Apr |
| Nevada | 284 | March | Feb–May |
| New York | 165 | April | Apr–May |
| New Mexico | 123 | March | Mar–May |
| Idaho | 120 | April | Mar–Jun |
| New Jersey | 91 | April | Mar–May |
| Maryland | 74 | April | Mar–May |
| Massachusetts | 63 | April | Apr–May |
| Pennsylvania | 55 | April | Mar–May |
| Virginia | 48 | April | Mar–May |
| Ohio | 43 | April | Mar–May |
| Oklahoma | 42 | April | Mar–May |
| Delaware | 30 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Montana | 27 | May | Apr–May |
| Kentucky | 19 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Kansas | 15 | April | Jan–Aug |
| Indiana | 14 | April | Apr–May |
| West Virginia | 13 | April | Mar–Apr |
| North Carolina | 12 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Michigan | 10 | April | Apr–May |
| Arkansas | 9 | February | Feb–Mar |
| District of Columbia | 8 | March | Mar–May |
| Missouri | 8 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Wyoming | 8 | May | May–May |
| Illinois | 7 | February | Jan–May |
| Tennessee | 7 | April | Mar–May |
| Wisconsin | 7 | May | Apr–May |
| Georgia | 5 | March | Mar–Mar |
| Hawaii | 5 | August | Jun–Aug |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (Geranium family)
Wild Geranium
Mediterranean Stork's-bill
Herb Robert
Musk Stork's-Bill
Cut-leaved crane's-bill
Dove's-foot crane's-bill
Carolina crane's-bill
Little-Robin
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 Redstem Stork's-bill?
Nationally, March has the most observations, with the main season from February to May.
Where is Redstem Stork's-bill most often seen?
The most observations come from California, Utah, Texas.