Wallace's woollydaisy (Eriophyllum wallacei) is in the Sunflowers, Daisies, Asters, and Allies family (Asteraceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 1,751 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 Wallace's woollydaisy: observations by month (U.S.)
About Wallace's woollydaisy
Eriophyllum wallacei is a North American flowering plant in the daisy family known by the common names woolly daisy and woolly easterbonnets. It grows in the southwestern United States (Arizona, Utah, Nevada, and California, with an isolated population in Wyoming) and northwestern Mexico (northern Baja California).From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Wallace's woollydaisy by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1,611 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Nevada | 88 | April | Mar–May |
| Utah | 42 | April | Apr–May |
| Arizona | 10 | 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 Wallace's woollydaisy?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from March to May.
Where is Wallace's woollydaisy most often seen?
The most observations come from California, Nevada, Utah.