Whorled Wood Aster (Oclemena acuminata) is in the Sunflowers, Daisies, Asters, and Allies family (Asteraceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 1,578 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in August.
Nationally it blooms mainly from August to September, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Whorled Wood Aster: observations by month (U.S.)
About Whorled Wood Aster
Oclemena acuminata, commonly known as whorled wood aster, is a plant native to eastern North America. Its range extends from Newfoundland to Georgia.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Whorled Wood Aster by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 517 | August | Aug–Sep |
| New Hampshire | 326 | August | Aug–Sep |
| Maine | 307 | August | Aug–Sep |
| Massachusetts | 141 | August | Aug–Sep |
| New York | 122 | September | Aug–Sep |
| North Carolina | 74 | August | Jul–Oct |
| Pennsylvania | 41 | August | Jul–Sep |
| Connecticut | 16 | August | Aug–Sep |
| West Virginia | 12 | August | Aug–Sep |
| Virginia | 8 | September | Aug–Sep |
| Rhode Island | 5 | September | Aug–Oct |
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 Whorled Wood Aster?
Nationally, August has the most observations, with the main season from August to September.
Where is Whorled Wood Aster most often seen?
The most observations come from Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine.