Official State Flowers of All 50 U.S. States: Complete Guide with Photos

Every U.S. state has designated an official flower, and these botanical symbols reflect regional heritage, native flora, and cultural values. While most are native wildflowers, a few states chose non-native species for their beauty or symbolism. Interestingly, one state's "flower" isn't a flower at all—Maine's official emblem is the eastern white pine cone and tassel.

Violets claim the title of most popular state flower, representing four states. Several states also designate separate official wildflowers. Below is the complete list of all 50 state flowers plus the District of Columbia, with scientific names and images.

Complete List of U.S. State Flowers

Alabama

Camellia (Camellia japonica)

Alaska

Forget-me-not (Myosotis alpestris)

Arizona

Saguaro Cactus Blossom (Carnegiea gigantea)

Arkansas

Apple Blossom (Malus domestica)

California

California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica)

Colorado

Rocky Mountain Columbine (Aquilegia caerulea)

Connecticut

Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia)

Delaware

Peach Blossom (Prunus persica)

Florida

Orange Blossom (Citrus sinensis)

Georgia

Cherokee Rose (Rosa laevigata)

Hawaii

Pua Aloalo (Hibiscus brackenridgei)

Idaho

Syringa (Philadelphus lewisii)

Illinois

Violet (Viola)

Indiana

Peony (Paeonia lactiflora)

Iowa

Wild Prairie Rose (Rosa arkansana)

Kansas

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)

Kentucky

Goldenrod (Solidago sp.)

Louisiana

Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)

Maine

White Pine Cone and Tassel (Pinus strobus) — Not a true flower

Maryland

Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)

Massachusetts

Mayflower (Epigaea repens)

Michigan

Apple Blossom (Malus domestica)

Minnesota

Pink and White Lady Slipper (Cypripedium reginae)

Mississippi

Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)

Missouri

Hawthorn (Crataegus)

Montana

Bitterroot (Lewisia rediviva)

Nebraska

Goldenrod (Solidago gigantea)

Nevada

Sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata)

New Hampshire

Purple Lilac (Syringa vulgaris)

New Jersey

Violet (Viola sororia)

New Mexico

Yucca (Yucca glauca)

New York

Rose (Rosa)

North Carolina

Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida)

North Dakota

Wild Prairie Rose (Rosa arkansana)

Ohio

Scarlet Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus)

Oklahoma

Mistletoe (Phoradendron leucarpum)

Oregon

Oregon Grape (Berberis aquifolium)

Pennsylvania

Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia)

Rhode Island

Violet (Viola palmata)

South Carolina

Yellow Jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens)

South Dakota

Pasque Flower (Anemone patens var. multifida)

Tennessee

Iris (Iris germanica)

Texas

Texas Bluebonnet (Lupinus)

Utah

Sego Lily (Calochortus)

Vermont

Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)

Virginia

Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida)

Washington

Coast Rhododendron (Rhododendron macrophyllum)

West Virginia

Rhododendron (Rhododendron maximum)

Wisconsin

Wood Violet (Viola sororia)

Wyoming

Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja linariifolia)

District of Columbia

American Beauty Rose (Rosa 'American Beauty')

From the tropical hibiscus of Hawaii to the hardy forget-me-not of Alaska, these floral emblems showcase the incredible botanical diversity across the United States.