Southern Coastal Bushmallow (Malacothamnus fasciculatus) is in the Mallow and Hibiscus Family family (Malvaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 2,594 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in May.
Nationally it blooms mainly from April to July, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Southern Coastal Bushmallow: observations by month (U.S.)
About Southern Coastal Bushmallow
Malacothamnus fasciculatus is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family, which has four varieties. It is endemic to southwestern California and northwestern Baja California....From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Southern Coastal Bushmallow by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 2,594 | May | Apr–Jul |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (Mallow and Hibiscus Family)
Checkerbloom
Swamp Rose Mallow
Turk's cap
Apricot Globemallow
Cretan mallow
Common Hibiscus
Cheeseweed Mallow
Pineland Hibiscus
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 Southern Coastal Bushmallow?
Nationally, May has the most observations, with the main season from April to July.
Where is Southern Coastal Bushmallow most often seen?
The most observations come from California.