Tenpetal Anemone (Anemone berlandieri) is in the buttercup family family (Ranunculaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 3,623 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in March.
Nationally it blooms mainly from February to March, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Tenpetal Anemone: observations by month (U.S.)
About Tenpetal Anemone
Anemone berlandieri, commonly known as tenpetal thimbleweed or tenpetal anemone, is a rhizomatous perennial plant in the family Ranunculaceae. It is native to the southern United States and northern Mexico. It flowers in the late winter and spring, between February and April. Anemone berlandieri grows in sunny open areas, such as prairies and hillsides, and in wooded areas over a thin shale substrate.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Tenpetal Anemone by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 3,509 | March | Feb–Mar |
| Mississippi | 40 | March | Feb–Mar |
| Oklahoma | 26 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Alabama | 19 | March | Feb–Mar |
| Florida | 10 | February | Feb–Feb |
| Louisiana | 10 | March | Mar–Mar |
| Arkansas | 6 | March | Mar–Apr |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (buttercup family)
Lesser Celandine
Red Columbine
Western Columbine
Rue Anemone
Marsh Marigold
Wood Anemone
Blue Columbine
Prairie Pasqueflower
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 Tenpetal Anemone?
Nationally, March has the most observations, with the main season from February to March.
Where is Tenpetal Anemone most often seen?
The most observations come from Texas, Mississippi, Oklahoma.