State Flowers
Please note that more specific watering needs depend on the local climate and soil type.
State | Common Name | Image | Watering Needs |
Alabama | Camellia |
| Enjoy deep watering, moist not soggy soil, mulch around to keep in moisture. |
Alaska | Forget-Me-Not |
| Thrive in moist soil, suggested to water three to four times weekly during spring and summer. |
American Samoa | Teuila Torch Ginger |
| Drought tolerant, grows well in sandy soil, grows naturally in coastal regions. |
Arizona | Saguaro Cactus Blossom |
| Requires 10” of water annually. |
Arkansas | Apple Blossom |
| Water frequently and deeply. |
California | California Poppy |
| Needs very little water, drought-resistant. |
Colorado | Rocky Mountain Columbine |
| Water about once weekly, soil should be moist about 1” down. |
Connecticut | Mountain Laurel |
| Has shallow roots, needs about 2” of water weekly. |
Delaware | Peach Blossom |
| Use about 36” of water annually. |
District of Columbia | American Beauty Rose |
| Needs good air circulation, well-drained soil. |
Florida | Orange Blossom |
| 1.5” of water weekly. |
Georgia | Cherokee Rose |
| Deer resistant, drought-tolerant. |
Guam | Bougainvillea Spectabilis |
| Likes it dry, likes a deep watering every 3 to 4 weeks. |
Hawaii | Hawaiian Hibiscus |
| Needs large amounts of water, daily watering in warm weather. |
Idaho | Syringa, mock orange |
| Regular watering, allow soil to slightly dry up before watering again. |
Illinois | Violet |
| Water just enough to keep soil moist (not soggy). |
Indiana | Peony |
| The average Peony needs about 1” of water weekly. |
Iowa | Wild Rose |
| Enjoys moist conditions with full or partial sun exposure. |
Kansas | Sunflower |
| Water once weekly until top 6” of soil is moist. |
Kentucky | Goldenrod |
| Rarely needs supplemental watering, drought-tolerant, water once weekly. |
Louisiana | Magnolia |
| First two seasons water weekly, after that water twice monthly. |
Maine | White Pine Cone and Tassel |
| Water about 1” weekly, does well in dry soil. |
Maryland | Black-eyed Susan |
| Water whenever top inch of soil becomes dry. |
Massachusetts | Mayflower |
| Keep soil moist until plant is rooted, keep lightly mulched to keep in moisture. |
Michigan | Apple Blossom |
| Water frequently and deeply. |
Minnesota | Pink and White Lady’s Slipper |
| Drought-tolerant, likes well-drained soil, water once weekly during summer months. |
Mississippi | Magnolia |
| First two seasons water weekly, after that water twice monthly. |
Montana | Bitterroot |
| Enjoys full sun, likes well-drained soil, water when soil becomes dry. |
Nebraska | Goldenrod |
| Drought-tolerant, does not typically need supplemental watering. |
Nevada | Sagebrush |
| Water generously once weekly, wait to water until top few inches of soil is dry. |
New Hampshire | Purple Lilac |
| Water when top inches of soil become dry, water weekly, needs good air circulation. |
New Jersey | Violet | | Water just enough to keep soil moist (not soggy). |
New Mexico | Yucca Flower |
| Drought resistant, require top inches of soil to dry out before next watering, typically needs watered every 14 days depending on climate. |
New York | Rose |
| When establishing soak the soil 16” to 18” in depth, then 1” to 2” weekly. |
North Carolina | Flowering Dogwood |
| Weekly watering of about 6”, mulch helps keep soil moist. |
North Dakota | Wild Prairie Rose |
| Water about once weekly. |
Northern Mariana Islands | Flor de Mayo |
| Enjoys full sun, allow soil to dry before next watering |
Ohio | Scarlet Carnation |
| Needs well-draining soil, water thoroughly once weekly |
Oklahoma | Indian Blanket |
| Needs well-draining soil and occasional watering |
Oregon | Oregon grape |
| Keep soil moist and water weekly |
Pennsylvania | Mountain Laurel |
| Has shallow roots, needs about 2” of water weekly |
Puerto Rico | Flor de Maga |
| Enjoys the sun or partial shade, water regularly |
Rhode Island | Violet |
| Water just enough to keep soil moist (not soggy) |
South Carolina | Yellow Jessamine |
| Moderate watering needs, water regularly |
South Dakota | Pasque Flower |
| Moderate watering needs, water regularly |
Tennessee | Iris |
| Deep watering for longer durations is desired over multiple short watering |
Texas | Bluebonnet |
| 1” of water weekly |
Utah | Sego Lily |
| Requires almost no water, requires little rain and no supplemental watering |
Vermont | Red Clover |
| Needs 30” to 45” of water annually |
Virgin Islands | Yellow Elder |
| Water when weather is hot and dry, provide drainage for excess water |
Virginia | American Dogwood |
| 6” watering weekly, more when weather is dry and hot |
Washington | Coast Rhododendron |
| 1” watering weekly |
West Virginia | Rhododendron |
| 1” watering weekly |
Wisconsin | Wood Violet |
| Water just enough to keep soil moist (not soggy) |
Wyoming | Indian Paintbrush |
| Drought-tolerant, only needs occasional watering |
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