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Meadow Violet

New Jersey State Flower

The violet was originally selected as the New Jersey State Flower in 1913, but the choice was never made official. Fifty years later an attempt was made to correct the situation, but the legislation failed. New Jersey’s garden clubs forced the issue in 1971. Assembly Bill No. 2180 was passed, naming the common meadow violet as the official state flower. Thus, the “Garden State” joined Illinois, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin in honoring the violet as the official state flower.

There are more than 400 violet varieties. As you may expect, the common meadow violet is the most, well … common! The attractive perennial is native to eastern North America and is known by many names, including purple violet, woolly blue violet, hooded violet, and wood violet.

Meadow Violet Facts

Common Name: Meadow Violet
Scientific Name: Viola sororia
Year Adopted: 1971
Peak Bloom: April to August

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New Hampshire State Flower

by Kim on August 12, 2016

Purple Lilac

New Hampshire State Flower

Purple lilac was designated the official New Hampshire State Flower in 1919. Competition for the honor was fierce. Apple blossom, buttercup, evening primrose, goldenrod, mayflower, purple aster, wild pasture rose, and wood lily were all considered as a suitable floral emblem. Ultimately it was determined that purple lilac symbolized the robust and sturdy character of “Granite State” residents.

Lilac bushes have been known to survive for hundreds of years. There are more than a thousand varieties in colors ranging from white to dark purple. Lilacs play an important role in New England’s heritage. America’s first president, George Washington, made notes about lilac bushes that were transplanted to his garden in Virginia. Thomas Jefferson, the nation’s third president, recorded his method of planting lilacs in his own garden book. Both Founding Fathers shared a lifelong passion for landscape design. More than two hundred years later, the historic gardens at Mount Vernon and Monticello attract thousands of visitors each year.

Purple Lilac Facts

Common Name: Purple Lilac
Scientific Name: Syringa vulgaris
Year Adopted: 1919
Peak Bloom: April to May

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Nevada State Flower

by Kim on August 11, 2016

Sagebrush

Nevada State Flower

Sagebrush was designated the official Nevada State Flower in 1917. Its tiny yellow flowers bring welcome color to the arid state from late summer through the fall. Evergreen sagebrush is an important source of winter food for sheep and cattle. Though the taste is actually bitter and unpleasant, animals will eat sagebrush foliage if tastier alternatives are not available. The woody, aromatic shrub is known by many names, including big sagebrush, common sagebrush, blue sagebrush, and black sagebrush.

You’ll find this hardy perennial featured on the Nevada state flag, as well as on the U.S. Mint’s Nevada state quarter.

Sagebrush Facts

Common Name: Sagebrush
Scientific Name: Artemisia tridentata
Year Adopted: 1917
Peak Bloom: August

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Nebraska State Flower

by Kim on August 10, 2016

Goldenrod

Nebraska State Flower

Goldenrod was designated the official Nebraska State Flower in 1895, although at the time the legislature referred to the plant as “golden rod.” The tall, hardy perennial is alternatively described as an herb, a weed, and a wildflower. Several species of goldenrod are native to Nebraska. It grows abundantly in meadows, pastures, woodlands, rolling plains, and along roadsides. Goldenrod’s bright yellow flowers attract butterflies and bees, which in turn pollinate the plant and feast on its nourishing nectar. Farmers often plant goldenrod alongside crops to attract beneficial insects and migrating pollinators.

Once established, goldenrod is easy to maintain. The drought tolerant plants return each year and require little, if any water. Goldenrod flowers begin to appear around the end of July. In fact, early Native Americans who hunted in the summer paid heed to this clue. When tribesmen noted the appearance of yellow goldenrod blooms on the landscape, they knew it would soon be time to head home and harvest their corn.

Goldenrod Facts

Common Name: Goldenrod
Scientific Name: Solidago serotina
Year Adopted: 1895
Peak Bloom: August to September

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Montana State Flower

by Kim on August 9, 2016

Bitterroot

Montana State Flower

Bitterroot was designated the official Montana State Flower in 1895. Montana was one of many states to adopt an official flower as part of the “National Garland of Flowers” at the World’s Fair in Chicago. Bitterroot grows in the sagebrush plains and foothills of the state’s western and south central mountains. The plant’s rubbery textured foliage grows close to the ground. Bitterroot’s multi-petaled blossoms are generally purplish-pink in color, though other shades ranging from white to deep pink may also be found.

Several major geographic features in Montana owe their names to the hardy, low-growing perennial. These include the Bitterroot Valley, the Bitterroot River, and the Bitterroot Mountains that form a divide between Idaho and Montana. Cyclists love the Bitterroot Trail, a 50-mile paved path that parallels the base of the mountains between Missoula and Hamilton. With quaint towns tucked along the way, it’s a great way for both residents and visitors to experience the wonder and adventure of the “Treasure State.”

Bitterroot Facts

Common Name: Bitterroot
Scientific Name: Lewisia rediviva
Year Adopted: 1895
Peak Bloom: May to June

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Missouri State Flower

by Kim on August 7, 2016

White Hawthorn Blossom

Missouri State Flower

The white hawthorn blossom was designated the official Missouri State Flower in 1923. Hawthorn is a woody plant that can reach heights of up to 25 feet. The pretty white blossoms appear in globe-like clusters and are a huge hit with bees, butterflies, and other migrating pollinators. Many species of the hawthorn tree grow well in the “Show Me State.” During the spring, streets are lined with beautiful white blossoms in neighborhoods from Kansas City to St. Louis.

Do you know why the plant is named hawthorn? It’s because the trees are thorny and produce an abundance of small fruits called haws. Hawthorn trees thrive in Missouri’s humid continental climate. They also provide food and shelter for many types of wildlife. The hawthorn’s large size and dense proportions create ideal habitats for birds and small mammals like rabbits, squirrels, and raccoons.

White Hawthorn Blossom Facts

Common Name: White Hawthorn Blossom
Scientific Name: Crataegus punctata
Year Adopted: 1923
Peak Bloom: May

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Mississippi State Flower

by Kim on August 7, 2016

Magnolia

Mississippi State Flower

The magnolia was named the official Mississippi State Flower in 1952. School children selected the creamy white blossom in 1900 when tasked with designating a suitable floral emblem for their state. Generations of Mississippians have gathered under the shade of sweet smelling magnolia trees. Indeed, the Southern magnolia tree was named the official state tree in 1938. Once again the final choice was made by school children, who also considered oak, pine, and dogwood trees for the honor.

It should come as no surprise that Mississippi is nicknamed the “Magnolia State.” Large magnolia blossoms also appear on the U.S. Mint’s Mississippi state quarter.

Magnolia Facts

Common Name: Magnolia
Scientific Name: Magnolia
Year Adopted: 1952
Peak Bloom: March to April

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Minnesota State Flower

by Kim on August 7, 2016

Pink and White Lady Slipper

Minnesota State Flower

The ostentatious pink and white lady slipper is the official Minnesota State Flower. Support for the delicate orchid was encouraged by promotion of the “National Garland of Flowers” for the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. It was later discovered that the variety submitted in 1893 (Cypripedium calceolus) was an orchid not found in Minnesota. The women of the St. Anthony Study Circle brought this to the attention of the legislature. A new resolution was passed in 1902 adopting the native Cypripedium reginae as the official state flower.

The pink and white lady’s slipper grows in spruce and tamarack bogs, swamps, wet meadows, wet prairies, and cool, damp woods. The showy orchid may be found anywhere in the “North Star State” where these habitats exist.

Pink and White Lady Slipper Facts

Common Name: Pink and White Lady Slipper
Scientific Name: Cypripedium reginae
Year Adopted: 1902
Peak Bloom: June to July

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Michigan State Flower

by Kim on August 6, 2016

Apple Blossom

Michigan State Flower

The delicate white and pink blossom from the crabapple tree was designated the official Michigan State Flower in 1897. Bees love the sweet fragrance of the apple blossom. As any farmer knows, the tiny pollinators are critical to the success of an orchard.

Blossoms are a cause for celebration in the “Great Lakes State.” The Blossomtime Festival is the oldest and largest festival in the state. The tradition began in 1906 as a way of celebrating Michigan’s growing agricultural industry. Rich, sandy soil and favorable weather conditions along the shores of Lake Michigan contribute to the growing of exceptional fruits and vegetables. In addition to a variety of apples, the area is known for flavorful peaches, sweet Niagara grapes, tart cherries, juicy melons, and vine-ripened tomatoes.

Apple Blossom Facts

Common Name: Apple Blossom
Scientific Name: Pyrus coronaria
Year Adopted: 1897
Peak Bloom: April to May

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Massachusetts State Flower

by Kim on August 6, 2016

Mayflower

Massachusetts State Flower

The mayflower was adopted as the official Massachusetts State Flower in 1918. The fragrant, delicate flower bears the same name as the famous ship that carried Pilgrims to the Massachusetts shores in 1620. Americans continue to honor the state’s most famous residents through the annual Thanksgiving holiday. With all of this rich history behind it, you’d think the mayflower was an obvious floral emblem for the “Bay State.” However, in the early 1900s two bills to make it official were defeated in the legislature. Finally, the matter was put before Massachusetts school children who were asked to choose between the mayflower and the water lily. They voted 2 to 1 in favor of the tiny mayflower.

The mayflower is known by many common names, including trailing arbutus, gravel plant, ground laurel, shadflower, mountain pink, and winter pink. Many species of bees are drawn to the fragrant scent and sweet nectar of the mayflower.

Mayflower Facts

Common Name: Mayflower
Scientific Name: Epigaea repens
Year Adopted: 1918
Peak Bloom: March to June

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