When I first started painting flowers from all 50 states, I thought it would be a beautiful way to honor the natural beauty of our country. What I didn’t expect was how deeply connected people would feel to the blooms that represent their home. Each state flower carries a story—some rooted in history, others chosen by schoolchildren or tied to a region’s natural beauty.
My State Flower Series began as a creative challenge but quickly became one of the most meaningful collections I’ve ever created. I’ve had customers tell me these prints remind them of where they grew up, where they got married, or where their grandmother’s garden used to bloom. There’s something powerful in recognizing a place through a single flower.
Why Do States Have Official Flowers?
State flowers were often chosen during the late 1800s and early 1900s as symbols of pride and identity. Some were picked for their abundance in the wild, others for their beauty or cultural significance. A few states even held school contests or public votes to decide their floral representative.
These flowers became more than just botanical emblems—they became deeply personal symbols of home.
Alabama // Camellia // Admiration, perfection, and refinement
Alaska // Alpine Forget-Me-Not // Remembrance and true love
Arizona // Saguaro Cactus Blossom // Endurance and survival
Arkansas // Apple Blossom // Hope, love, and peace
California // California Poppy // Remembrance and consolation
Colorado // Rocky Mountain Columbine // Strength and resilience
Connecticut // Mountain Laurel // Ambition and perseverance
Delaware // Peach Blossom // Vitality and long life
Florida // Orange Blossom // Purity, innocence, and fruitfulness
Georgia // Cherokee Rose // Resilience and purity
Hawaii // Hawaiian Hibiscus // Delicate beauty and joy
Idaho // Syringa (Mock Orange) // Memory and lasting love
Illinois // Violet // Modesty and faithfulness
Indiana // Peony // Prosperity, good fortune, and compassion
Iowa // Wild Prairie Rose // Love and devotion
Kansas // Sunflower // Adoration, loyalty, and longevity
Kentucky // Goldenrod // Encouragement and growth
Louisiana // Magnolia // Dignity and perseverance
Maine // White Pine Cone and Tassel // Wisdom and peace
Maryland // Black-eyed Susan // Justice and motivation
Massachusetts // Mayflower // Hope and renewal
Michigan // Apple Blossom // Hope, love, and peace
Minnesota // Pink and White Lady's Slipper // Rare beauty and endurance
Mississippi // Magnolia // Dignity and perseverance
Missouri // Hawthorn // Hope and happiness
Montana // Bitterroot // Determination and perseverance
Nebraska // Goldenrod // Encouragement and growth
Nevada // Sagebrush // Healing and protection
New Hampshire // Purple Lilac // First love and youthful innocence
New Jersey // Violet // Modesty and faithfulness
New Mexico // Yucca Flower // Resilience and purity
New York // Rose // Love and beauty
North Carolina // Flowering Dogwood // Rebirth and strength
North Dakota // Wild Prairie Rose // Love and devotion
Ohio // Scarlet Carnation // Admiration and affection
Oklahoma // Oklahoma Rose // Devotion and deep passion
Oregon // Oregon Grape // Hardiness and prosperity
Pennsylvania // Mountain Laurel // Ambition and perseverance
Rhode Island // Violet // Modesty and faithfulness
South Carolina // Yellow Jessamine // Grace and elegance
South Dakota // American Pasque Flower // Anticipation and hope
Tennessee // Iris // Wisdom and courage
Texas // Bluebonnet // Bravery and admiration
Utah // Sego Lily // Peace and resilience
Vermont // Red Clover // Industry and prosperity
Virginia // Flowering Dogwood // Rebirth and strength
Washington // Coast Rhododendron // Caution and beauty
West Virginia // Rhododendron // Caution and tenacity
Wisconsin // Violet // Modesty and faithfulness
Wyoming // Indian Paintbrush // Creativity and strength
A Floral Connection to Home
The thing I love most about this series is how it invites people to connect to a place—not through a map, but through color, softness, and memory. Whether it’s the warm yellow of Kentucky’s goldenrod or the bright burst of Texas bluebonnets, each piece in the collection was created with deep respect for what these flowers mean to the people who call that state home.
Shop the Collection
If you’d like to find your state (or gift someone theirs), you can explore the full 50 State Flower Collection here:
👉 Shop All State Flower Prints
👉 Shop All State Flower Towels
👉 Shop All State Flower Stickers
Whether you’re celebrating where you’re from, honoring a family memory, or just love beautiful florals—this collection was made with heart, for you.