White Clover (Trifolium repens) is in the Legumes family (Fabaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 13,386 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Nationally it blooms mainly from March to July, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph White Clover: observations by month (U.S.)
About White Clover
Trifolium repens, the white clover (also known as Dutch clover, Ladino clover, or Ladino), is a herbaceous perennial plant in the bean family Fabaceae (Previously referred to as Leguminosae). It is native to Europe and central Asia. One of the most widely cultivated types of clover, it has been widely introduced worldwide as a forage crop, and is now also common in most grassy areas (lawns and gardens) of North America and New Zealand. The species...From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
White Clover by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 4,797 | April | Mar–May |
| New York | 670 | June | May–Jul |
| North Carolina | 594 | May | Mar–Jul |
| Texas | 476 | April | Mar–May |
| Pennsylvania | 436 | May | May–Jul |
| Massachusetts | 415 | June | May–Jul |
| Ohio | 391 | September | May–Sep |
| Maryland | 379 | May | Apr–Jul |
| Mississippi | 372 | April | Mar–May |
| Virginia | 357 | May | Apr–Jul |
| New Jersey | 351 | May | May–Jun |
| Washington | 344 | June | May–Jul |
| Oregon | 318 | May | May–Jul |
| Vermont | 297 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Kentucky | 273 | April | Apr–Jun |
| Illinois | 241 | June | May–Jul |
| Alabama | 196 | April | Mar–May |
| Tennessee | 196 | May | Apr–Jun |
| Georgia | 165 | April | Mar–Jun |
| Florida | 163 | March | Feb–Apr |
| Minnesota | 159 | June | May–Aug |
| Louisiana | 156 | April | Feb–Apr |
| Michigan | 150 | June | May–Sep |
| Wisconsin | 131 | June | May–Jul |
| Missouri | 123 | May | Apr–Jun |
| Connecticut | 121 | June | May–Jul |
| New Hampshire | 103 | June | Jun–Sep |
| Maine | 97 | July | Jun–Sep |
| Indiana | 91 | May | May–Jul |
| Delaware | 87 | May | May–Jul |
| Arkansas | 83 | April | Apr–May |
| Oklahoma | 81 | April | Mar–Jun |
| South Carolina | 80 | April | Mar–Jun |
| West Virginia | 66 | June | May–Jul |
| District of Columbia | 56 | May | Apr–May |
| Utah | 41 | July | May–Sep |
| Kansas | 38 | May | May–May |
| Colorado | 37 | June | May–Oct |
| Alaska | 33 | August | Jun–Sep |
| Nebraska | 32 | May | May–Sep |
| Idaho | 30 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Iowa | 27 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Rhode Island | 27 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Wyoming | 17 | July | Jun–Sep |
| New Mexico | 16 | June | Jun–Jun |
| North Dakota | 16 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Montana | 14 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Nevada | 13 | June | May–Aug |
| South Dakota | 11 | June | Jun–Aug |
| Arizona | 10 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Hawaii | 9 | July | Jul–Oct |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (Legumes)
Red Clover
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Rose Clover
Tomcat Clover
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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 Clover?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from March to July.
Where is White Clover most often seen?
The most observations come from California, New York, North Carolina.