Star Chickweed (Stellaria pubera) is in the pink family family (Caryophyllaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 2,355 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 Star Chickweed: observations by month (U.S.)
About Star Chickweed
Stellaria pubera, commonly called the star chickweed, is a spring wildflower native to the eastern United States.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Star Chickweed by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 623 | April | Mar–May |
| Kentucky | 439 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Virginia | 432 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Maryland | 196 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Tennessee | 142 | April | Mar–Apr |
| West Virginia | 138 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Georgia | 99 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Pennsylvania | 76 | April | Apr–May |
| Indiana | 74 | April | Apr–May |
| Alabama | 65 | April | Mar–Apr |
| District of Columbia | 32 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Ohio | 25 | April | Apr–Apr |
| South Carolina | 11 | March | Mar–Apr |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (pink family)
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 Star Chickweed?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from April to April.
Where is Star Chickweed most often seen?
The most observations come from North Carolina, Kentucky, Virginia.