White Avens (Geum canadense) is in the rose family family (Rosaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 1,732 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in June.
Nationally it blooms mainly from June to July, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph White Avens: observations by month (U.S.)
About White Avens
Geum canadense (white avens) is a plant in the rose family, Rosaceae. It is widespread across much of Canada, the United States, and Mexico.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
White Avens by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 255 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Pennsylvania | 185 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Kentucky | 158 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Illinois | 97 | June | Jun–Jul |
| New Jersey | 89 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Vermont | 87 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Minnesota | 86 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Texas | 86 | April | Apr–May |
| Massachusetts | 77 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Ohio | 72 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Maryland | 59 | June | Jun–Jul |
| North Carolina | 56 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Wisconsin | 53 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Michigan | 43 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Virginia | 39 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Indiana | 37 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Arkansas | 34 | June | May–Jun |
| Maine | 22 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Alabama | 20 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Tennessee | 20 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Georgia | 19 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Mississippi | 18 | May | May–Jul |
| Missouri | 18 | July | Jun–Jul |
| New Hampshire | 16 | July | Jun–Jul |
| West Virginia | 15 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Connecticut | 11 | June | Jun–Aug |
| Iowa | 11 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Oklahoma | 8 | June | May–Jul |
| Delaware | 7 | June | Jun–Jul |
| District of Columbia | 7 | July | Jun–Aug |
| Kansas | 7 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Louisiana | 7 | April | Feb–May |
| Nebraska | 7 | July | Jul–Jul |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (rose family)
Multiflora Rose
Virginia strawberry
Southern Dewberry
Trailing Blackberry
Purple-Flowered Raspberry
Thimbleberry
Salmonberry
Mock Strawberry
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 White Avens?
Nationally, June has the most observations, with the main season from June to July.
Where is White Avens most often seen?
The most observations come from New York, Pennsylvania, Kentucky.