From Alabama to Wyoming, each of the 50 states boasts a special bloom to represent their unique region. While some state flowers are chosen simply because they are common in that area, others were selected due to historical significance or from popular vote from the community.
Fun fact: While each state has its own unique flower, so too does each country. For instance, the United States' national flower is the rose.
State flowers in alphabetical order
Alabama – Camellia
Alaska – Forget-me-not
Arizona – Sagauro cactus blossom
Arkansas – Apple blossom
California – California poppy
Colorado – Rocky Mountain columbine
Connecticut – Mountain laurel
Delaware – Peach blossom
Florida – Orange blossom
Georgia – Azalea
Hawaii – Hawaiian hibiscus
Idaho – Syringa
Illinois – Violet
Indiana – Peony
Iowa – Wild prairie rose
Kansas – Sunflower
Kentucky – Goldenrod
Louisiana – Magnolia
Maine – White pine cone
Maryland – Black-eyed Susan
Massachusetts – Mayflower
Michigan – Apple blossom
Minnesota – Pink and white lady’s slipper
Mississippi - Magnolia
Missouri – Hawthorn
Montana – Bitterroot
Nebraska – Goldenrod
Nevada – Sagebrush
New Hampshire – Purple lilac
New Jersey – Violet
New Mexico – Yucca flowers
New York – Rose
North Carolina – Flowering dogwood
North Dakota – Wild prairie rose
Ohio – Scarlet carnation
Oklahoma – Oklahoma rose
Oregon – Oregon grape
Pennsylvania – Mountain laurel
Rhode Island – Violet
South Carolina – Yellow jessamine
South Dakota – Pasque flower
Tennessee – Iris
Texas – Bluebonnet
Utah – Sego lily
Vermont – Red clover
Virginia – American dogwood
Washington – Coast rhododendron
West Virginia – Rhododendron
Wisconsin – Wood violet
Wyoming – Indian paintbrush
AUTHOR
Madeline started her writing career as an art and culture reporter for her university newspaper, FSView. She has since contributed to Tallahassee Woman Magazine, CollegeFashion.net, and Mission Magazine. Based in New York City, she enjoys going to art galleries and drinking matcha lattes when away from the keyboard.
