Virginia strawberry (Fragaria virginiana) is in the rose family family (Rosaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 3,975 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in May.
Nationally it blooms mainly from April to June, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Virginia strawberry: observations by month (U.S.)
About Virginia strawberry
The Virginia strawberry, wild strawberry, or common strawberry (Fragaria virginiana) is one of two species of wild strawberry that were hybridized to create the modern domesticated garden strawberry. Its natural range is confined to North America, in the United States (including Alaska) and Canada, although a popular variety called "Little Scarlet" is grown only in Great Britain, having been imported from the United States in the early 1900s.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Virginia strawberry by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 424 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Vermont | 337 | May | May–May |
| Maine | 264 | May | May–May |
| New Hampshire | 258 | May | May–May |
| Washington | 248 | May | May–Jul |
| New York | 217 | May | May–May |
| Illinois | 215 | April | Apr–May |
| Oregon | 204 | April | Apr–Jun |
| Minnesota | 171 | May | May–Jun |
| Wisconsin | 167 | May | May–May |
| Michigan | 164 | May | May–Jun |
| Montana | 140 | June | May–Jul |
| Ohio | 128 | May | Apr–May |
| Massachusetts | 124 | May | May–May |
| North Carolina | 111 | April | Apr–May |
| California | 106 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Wyoming | 105 | June | May–Jul |
| Pennsylvania | 76 | May | May–May |
| Virginia | 70 | April | Apr–May |
| Idaho | 54 | June | Jun–Jul |
| New Mexico | 49 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Indiana | 35 | May | Apr–May |
| Maryland | 33 | April | Apr–May |
| Arizona | 31 | May | May–Jun |
| Connecticut | 24 | May | Apr–May |
| Kentucky | 23 | April | Apr–Apr |
| South Dakota | 23 | June | May–Jun |
| Utah | 23 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Alaska | 21 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Missouri | 21 | April | Mar–May |
| New Jersey | 18 | May | Apr–May |
| Tennessee | 16 | April | Apr–May |
| West Virginia | 15 | May | Apr–Jun |
| Iowa | 13 | May | Apr–May |
| Arkansas | 12 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Georgia | 10 | April | Apr–May |
| Rhode Island | 6 | April | Apr–May |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (rose family)
Multiflora Rose
Southern Dewberry
Trailing Blackberry
Purple-Flowered Raspberry
Thimbleberry
Salmonberry
Mock Strawberry
Osoberry
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 Virginia strawberry?
Nationally, May has the most observations, with the main season from April to June.
Where is Virginia strawberry most often seen?
The most observations come from Colorado, Vermont, Maine.