Woodland Coreopsis (Anacis major) is in the Sunflowers, Daisies, Asters, and Allies family (Asteraceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 952 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 Woodland Coreopsis: observations by month (U.S.)
About Woodland Coreopsis
Anacis major (synonym Coreopsis major) is a North American species of tickseeds, in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the eastern United States, from Louisiana to Virginia and as far inland as Indiana and Ohio. There are isolated populations in Pennsylvania, Long Island, and Massachusetts, most likely escapes from cultivation.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Woodland Coreopsis by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 399 | July | Jun–Aug |
| Tennessee | 126 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Mississippi | 120 | June | May–Jul |
| Alabama | 97 | June | May–Jun |
| Georgia | 59 | May | May–Jul |
| Kentucky | 53 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Virginia | 44 | July | Jun–Jul |
| South Carolina | 37 | June | May–Jul |
| West Virginia | 17 | June | Jun–Jul |
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 Woodland Coreopsis?
Nationally, June has the most observations, with the main season from June to July.
Where is Woodland Coreopsis most often seen?
The most observations come from North Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi.