Straggler Daisy (Calyptocarpus vialis) is in the Sunflowers, Daisies, Asters, and Allies family (Asteraceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 2,625 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Nationally it blooms mainly from March to May, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Straggler Daisy: observations by month (U.S.)
About Straggler Daisy
Calyptocarpus vialis is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. Common names for C. vialis include straggler daisy, horseherb, lawnflower, and creeping Cinderella-weed. It is native to the southern United States, Mexico, Belize, Venezuela, and the Caribbean. It has also been introduced to Argentina, Hawaii, India, Java, Australia, and Taiwan. It is one of only three species in the genus Calyptocarpus.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Straggler Daisy by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2,254 | April | Mar–May |
| Florida | 174 | April | Oct–Jun |
| Louisiana | 84 | April | Apr–May |
| Mississippi | 39 | May | May–May |
| Hawaii | 34 | May | May–May |
| Alabama | 22 | October | Sep–Nov |
| South Carolina | 8 | September | Sep–Nov |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (Sunflowers, Daisies, Asters, and Allies)
black-eyed Susan
Common Yarrow
White Snakeroot
Chicory
Lawn daisy
Philadelphia fleabane
Pearly Everlasting
Blue Mistflower
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 Straggler Daisy?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from March to May.
Where is Straggler Daisy most often seen?
The most observations come from Texas, Florida, Louisiana.