Tidy Tips (Layia platyglossa) is in the Sunflowers, Daisies, Asters, and Allies family (Asteraceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 3,072 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 Tidy Tips: observations by month (U.S.)
About Tidy Tips
Layia platyglossa, commonly called coastal tidytips, is an annual wildflower of the Asteraceae Family, native to western North America.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Tidy Tips by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 3,069 | April | Mar–May |
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 Tidy Tips?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from March to May.
Where is Tidy Tips most often seen?
The most observations come from California.