Rose Clover (Trifolium hirtum) is in the Legumes family (Fabaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 6,113 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Nationally it blooms mainly from April to April, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Rose Clover: observations by month (U.S.)
About Rose Clover
Trifolium hirtum is a species of clover known by the common name rose clover. It is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. It is present elsewhere as an introduced species and it is cultivated as a cover crop and animal fodder. It was introduced to California from Turkey in the 1940s as a forage crop, and today it is a widespread roadside weed there.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Rose Clover by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 6,105 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Oregon | 7 | April | Apr–Apr |
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
Tomcat Clover
American hog-peanut
Purple Crownvetch
Partridge Pea
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 Rose Clover?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from April to April.
Where is Rose Clover most often seen?
The most observations come from California, Oregon.