Springbank Clover (Trifolium wormskioldii) is in the Legumes family (Fabaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 1,673 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in May.
Nationally it blooms mainly from April to August, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Springbank Clover: observations by month (U.S.)
About Springbank Clover
Trifolium wormskioldii is a species of clover. Its common names include cows clover, coast clover, sand clover, seaside clover, springbank clover, and Wormskjold's clover.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Springbank Clover by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1,474 | May | Apr–Jul |
| Oregon | 106 | May | May–Aug |
| Washington | 75 | July | Jun–Aug |
| Nevada | 11 | July | Jun–Jul |
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 Springbank Clover?
Nationally, May has the most observations, with the main season from April to August.
Where is Springbank Clover most often seen?
The most observations come from California, Oregon, Washington.