Whitemouth Dayflower (Commelina erecta) is in the Spiderworts family (Commelinaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 6,771 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in June.
Nationally it blooms mainly from April to October, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Whitemouth Dayflower: observations by month (U.S.)
About Whitemouth Dayflower
Commelina erecta, commonly known as the white mouth dayflower, slender dayflower, or widow's tears, is a perennial herb native throughout the Americas, Africa and western Asia. It is considered to be the most variable species of Commelina in North America.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Whitemouth Dayflower by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 4,300 | May | Apr–Jul |
| Florida | 1,036 | May | Apr–Sep |
| Oklahoma | 229 | June | May–Sep |
| Tennessee | 157 | August | Jun–Sep |
| Georgia | 133 | June | May–Aug |
| North Carolina | 111 | July | May–Aug |
| Alabama | 103 | June | May–Jul |
| Arkansas | 95 | June | Jun–Aug |
| Louisiana | 87 | July | Apr–Oct |
| Kansas | 77 | July | Jun–Sep |
| South Carolina | 72 | June | May–Aug |
| Missouri | 65 | July | Jul–Sep |
| Virginia | 55 | July | Jun–Sep |
| New Mexico | 54 | August | Jun–Oct |
| Arizona | 35 | August | Aug–Sep |
| Illinois | 33 | July | Jun–Aug |
| Colorado | 28 | June | Jun–Aug |
| Mississippi | 22 | June | Jun–Aug |
| Nebraska | 22 | August | Jun–Aug |
| Maryland | 19 | August | Jul–Sep |
| Indiana | 13 | July | Jul–Aug |
| Iowa | 6 | June | Jun–Aug |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (Spiderworts)
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 Whitemouth Dayflower?
Nationally, June has the most observations, with the main season from April to October.
Where is Whitemouth Dayflower most often seen?
The most observations come from Texas, Florida, Oklahoma.