US State Flowers

Question 1

What is the state flower of Alabama?

Answer 1

Camellia

Native to Asia, camellias are known throughout the world for their elegance and grace.

Question 2

What flower is designated as the state flower of Alaska?

Answer 2

Forget-me-not

This summer-blooming perennial makes a lasting impression.

Question 3

What is the state flower of Arizona?

Answer 3

Saguaro Cactus Blossom

Bursts of arresting beauty in a hot, dry climate.

Question 4

Which flower represents Arkansas?

Answer 4

Apple Blossom

Its pale pink loveliness is synonymous with spring. Officially designated in 1901.

Question 5

What is California’s state flower?

Answer 5

California Poppy

The Golden State’s vivid symbol.

Question 6

What flower was chosen by school children as Colorado’s state flower?

Answer 6

Rocky Mountain Columbine

This wildflower blooms in several pastel shades and was selected in 1899.

Question 7

What is the state flower of Connecticut?

Answer 7

Mountain Laurel

This pink and white blossom has a lovely smell.

Question 8

Which flower is designated as Delaware’s state flower?

Answer 8

Peach Blossom

A natural choice for a grower of peach trees.

Question 9

What flower symbolizes Florida?

Answer 9

Orange Blossom

Fresh, fragrant and very fitting for the Sunshine State.

Question 10

What is the state flower of Georgia?

Answer 10

Cherokee Rose

Officially designated in 1916.

Question 11

What is Hawaii’s state flower?

Answer 11

Hibiscus

A magnificent flower that evokes the tropics.

Question 12

What flower does Idaho have as its state flower?

Answer 12

Mock Orange

This deciduous shrub produces a stunning white flower.

Question 13

What flower was selected as Illinois’ state flower in 1908?

Answer 13

Purple Violet

The selection was spurred by the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago.

Question 14

What is Indiana’s state flower?

Answer 14

Peony

This luscious bloom has long been associated with prosperity.

Question 15

What flower represents Iowa?

Answer 15

Wild Prairie Rose

A rugged version of the regal favorite, adopted in 1897.

Question 16

What is the iconic state flower of Kansas?

Answer 16

Sunflower

One of the most iconic of all flowers.

Question 17

What flower has represented Kentucky since 1926?

Answer 17

Goldenrod

The bright yellow flowering plants symbolize the state.

Question 18

What is Louisiana’s state flower?

Answer 18

Magnolia

Stately and serene, designated as Louisiana’s state flower in 1900.

Question 19

What is unique about Maine’s state flower?

Answer 19

White Pine Tassel and Cone

The only state flower that is not really a flower.

Question 20

What is the state flower of Maryland?

Answer 20

Black-eyed Susan

These perennials are members of the sunflower family.

Question 21

What flower represents Massachusetts?

Answer 21

Mayflower

Its white flowers seem to convey Pilgrim-like purity.

Question 22

What flower was chosen as Michigan’s emblem in 1897?

Answer 22

Apple Blossom

Michigan is still a major apple grower today.

Question 23

What is Minnesota’s state flower?

Answer 23

Pink and White Ladyslipper

One of 43 orchid species that grow in Minnesota.

Question 24

What flower is officially designated as Mississippi’s state flower?

Answer 24

Magnolia

The flower received its official designation in 1952.

Question 25

What flower was selected as Missouri's state flower in 1923?

Answer 25

Hawthorn ## Footnote The beautiful white flower of the hawthorn tree.

Question 26

What is Montana's state flower?

Answer 26

Bitterroot ## Footnote Long used by Native Americans, brought to wider fame by explorers Lewis and Clark.

Question 27

What flower has been Nebraska's floral symbol since 1895?

Answer 27

Goldenrod ## Footnote The state flower is known for its bright yellow color.

Question 28

What is Nevada's state flower?

Answer 28

Sagebrush ## Footnote An ideal choice for the Sagebrush State.

Question 29

What flower represents New Hampshire?

Answer 29

Purple Lilac ## Footnote Reflects the hardy nature of those in the Granite State.

Question 30

What is New Jersey's state flower?

Answer 30

Violet ## Footnote Officially designated in 1971.

Question 31

What flower is known as 'Lamparas de dios' in New Mexico?

Answer 31

Yucca ## Footnote Known for its brilliant white flowers.

Question 32

What is the state flower of New York?

Answer 32

Rose ## Footnote Named state flower in 1955.

Question 33

What flower was selected as North Carolina's state flower in 1941?

Answer 33

Flowering Dogwood ## Footnote Selected from a number of other flowers.

Question 34

What is North Dakota's state flower?

Answer 34

Wild Prairie Rose ## Footnote Officially designated in 1907.

Question 35

What flower symbolizes Ohio?

Answer 35

Scarlet Carnation ## Footnote Among the most resilient and sturdiest of flowers.

Question 36

What is Oklahoma's state flower?

Answer 36

Mistletoe ## Footnote Evokes the endurance of those who settled the land.

Question 37

What flower represents Oregon?

Answer 37

Oregon Grape ## Footnote A glorious yellow-flowered plant that’s native to the Pacific Coast.

Question 38

What is Pennsylvania's state flower?

Answer 38

Mountain Laurel ## Footnote Chosen by the governor in 1933.

Question 39

What flower is designated as Rhode Island's state flower?

Answer 39

Violet ## Footnote Officially designated in 1968.

Question 40

What flower represents South Carolina?

Answer 40

Yellow Jessamine ## Footnote Fragrant and fertile, it grows abundantly throughout the state.

Question 41

What is the state flower of South Dakota?

Answer 41

Pasque Flower ## Footnote Part of the buttercup family and a harbinger of spring.

Question 42

What flower symbolizes Tennessee?

Answer 42

Iris ## Footnote Said to represent faith, valor, and wisdom.

Question 43

What is Texas's state flower?

Answer 43

Texas Bluebonnet ## Footnote Wildflowers with rich captivating color.

Question 44

What flower represents Utah?

Answer 44

Sego Lily ## Footnote Its beauty is both simple and exotic.

Question 45

What is Vermont's state flower?

Answer 45

Red Clover ## Footnote A bright and cheerful floral symbol.

Question 46

What flower is designated as Virginia's state flower?

Answer 46

Flowering Dogwood ## Footnote Officially designated in 1918.

Question 47

What is Washington's state flower?

Answer 47

Coast Rhododendron ## Footnote Lush and lovely, named from the Greek words for rose (rhodos) and tree (dendron). Picked in 1892.

Question 48

What flower represents West Virginia?

Answer 48

Rhododendron ## Footnote Adopted in 1903.

Question 49

What is Wisconsin's state flower?

Answer 49

Violet ## Footnote Selected in 1909, officially designated in 1949.

Question 50

What flower is the state flower of Wyoming?

Answer 50

Indian Paintbrush ## Footnote This vibrant perennial grows in many western states.