Based on 4,059 research-grade iNaturalist flowering observations in California, Scarlet Pimpernel blooms mainly from March to May, peaking in April. It ranks #26 among wildflowers recorded in the state in our data.
Lysimachia arvensis
Scarlet Pimpernel in California by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also in bloom in California in April
Rose Clover
Redstem Stork's-bill
Tomcat Clover
Mediterranean Stork's-bill
Blue Dicks
Ithuriel's Spear
California poppy
Checkerbloom
Places to look in California
Botanical GardenThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
State ParkHearst Castle
Botanical GardenSan Francisco Botanical Garden
State ParkAnza-Borrego Desert State Park
National ForestAngeles National Forest
National ForestSequoia National Forest
FAQ
When does Scarlet Pimpernel bloom in California?
Mainly March–May, with the most records in April.
How common is Scarlet Pimpernel in California?
It ranks #26 by number of iNaturalist flowering observations among wildflowers in California (4,059 records in our sample).