Articles related to "State Flower"



Official Designated State Flowers
Each state in the United States of America has a formal flower. Some blooms are claimed by more than one place. Check this complete state by state listing.
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Alaska State Flower Alpine Forget-me-not
Forget-me-not is a perennial plant native to alpine areas of the United States and is the Alaskan State Flower.
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Arkansas and Michigan State Flower - Apples
Apple blooms are the state flowers for both Michigan and Arkansas states. Michigan and Arkansas states were known for apple production early in their statehood.
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Hibiscus – Hawaii's State Flower
No flower says "Hawaii" more beautifully than the hibiscus, one yellow native species of which is the official state flower. Other varieties come in rainbow colors.
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The Bluebonnet, Texas State Flower
The Texas Bluebonnet wild flower represents the Lone Star State as much as Stetson hats and cowboy boots. Officially Lupinus Texensis, it's been called "Buffalo Clover".
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Mountain Laurel - Our Flowering Splendor
Wildflowers are in bloom around the state. Mountain laurel, our state flower, adds much beauty to this late spring, early summer wildflower show.
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Cross-Curriculum Flower Activities
Spring gardening lesson plans inspire hands-on, kinesthetic science, art, and social studies learning for elementary students.
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Indian Paintbrush, Wildflower
The legend of the Indian Paintbrush is immortalized in a book by Tomie de Paola. It sprouts from wildflower seed and the Lady Bird Wildflower Center provides research.
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June Garden Questions and Answers
Dealing with volunteer suckers, types of California poppies and sunflowers.
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Spring Flowering Forget-Me-Nots and Trillium
Forget-me-nots and Trillium are plants found in early spring, flowering in shade. These naturalized wildflowers light up woodland gardens.
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The Colors of Spring
With a Texas treasure of 5000 species of flowering plants, and a dazzling array of some 370 species of wildflowers, something is always blooming in our fields, prairies, and hills, but you don’t want to miss nature’s elaborate show in her prime flowering months of March, April, and May.
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Dipped In Paint
Applegate&#8217;s Paintbrush is one of over two hundred species of paintbrush in the Figwort (or Snapdragon) (<I>Scrophulariaceae</I>) family. This species comes in a variety of shades of red, pink and sometimes yellow, boastful and conspicuous as they often grow in abundance, covering large areas. And though they are easy to recognize, individual species of paintbrush are difficult to tell apart. That several species are called Indian Paintbrush only makes it more difficult.
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Fun Festivals in Palmdale, CA
Find out what to do when visiting Palmdale or Lancaster, CA
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Lilacs
If it's springtime in New Hampshire, the lilacs must be in bloom. Let's find out all about it!
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October Garden Questions & Answers
October garden questions and answers
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US Mint Issues Last State Quarter
The US Mint's "State Quarter" program was to end in 2008, but legislation has extended it through 2009. With no US states left, what will new 25-cent pieces honor?
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Year of the Poppy
Year of the Poppy. From California poppies, the state flower, to Oriental poppies, Flanders poppies and more.
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Columbine and Wood Lily: Two Wildflower Beauties
Consider this a tribute to two of the most beautiful wildflowers in the Colorado Rockies. They are so lovely, they must be protected by law, and by the help of everyone who enjoys them.
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International Garden Photographs
April: Landscaping at Suite101 "Link of the Month." Away.com offers an archive of travel photographs that includes galleries devoted to international garden landscapes.
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Pacific Northwest Flowering Shrubs
Spring brings the blooms of huckleberry, rhododendron and a profusion of other flowering shrubs and small trees in forests from northern California to British Columbia.
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History of Rock Gardens and History of a Rock Garden Plant
Two books are reviewed in this article. The first discusses the history of a single rock garden plant species. History of rock gardening is presented in the second book.
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Goldenrod in the Wild
There are about 100 species of goldenrod, all native to North America. All are flashy. All host a variety of insects.
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Denmark
The small country of Denmark is often mistaken for other European countries, but Denmark has its own history, its own celebrities and its very own Queen.
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Mother's Day Around the World
Mother's Day is celebrated in different ways around the world. Add a bit of international flavor to your Mother's Day by trying one of these fun ideas.
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Official facts about Florida
Here's a collection of official trivia facts about Florida, from the state fish to the state motto.
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TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE ABOUT MISSISSIPPI
How much do you know about Mississippi? Test your knowledge.
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The Symbol of the Forget-Me-Not Flower
The Forget-Me-Not flower is a favorite wild flower of many; however, this small, blue flower has been a symbol of both love and hope, adopted by many organizations.
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Tour The Texas Bluebonnet Country Near Dallas
Each spring, Texas wildflowers thrive along the highways between Dallas and San Antonio. The state flower, the Texas Bluebonnet, is the most spectacular and prolific.
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Wildflowers and Waterfalls in California
Drive along the Feather River National Scenic Byway on Highway 70 and see some of nature's most dramatic displays of wildflowers in bloom by cascading waterfalls.
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"When I Get Back To the States...."
Hawaii, Travel
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An Intro to Southeastern Arizona
A visitor's guide to Southeastern Arizona, celebrating the region's fascinating folklore, Native American history, geological wonders and desert life.
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Antelope Island Wildflowers
Some wildflowers on Antelope Island in Great Salt Lake
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Childhood Gardens
Childhood Gardens. Remembering my grandma's garden with coral bells, California golden poppies and that evil lemon tree with the nasty thorns!
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Childhood Memories of Grandma
Childhood Memories of Grandma's Garden. Coral bells, thorny lemon tree, picking California golden poppies.
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Columbine: The Mourning Dove
A history of the columbine
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Hawaii State Icons
Hawaii State Icons - flags, flower and more
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Hawaii's Flower Lei
The cultural traditions of Lei
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Illegal Poppies
Illegal opium poppies (Papaver somniferum)are worth the risk from the DEA.
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Kalmia: Exquisite Evergreen
Is there a Kalmia in your garden? With glossy, evergreen foliage all year round and exquisite clusters of blooms in late spring, there should be. If you love rhodos, you'll love Mountain Laurel!
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Lawbreaking Poppies
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My Mississippi
Mississippi has a great deal to offer. Let me show you my Mississippi.
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Nooks and Crannies
Nooks and crannies are what I like to call the little Mom and Pop's or lesser knowns speckling this neck of the woods.
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Photos, Field Guides and My First California Spring
Here, in California, where the land ranges from below sea level to more then 2 miles up, it’s an opportunity to cram several weeks’ progression of wildflowers into a single day. My wife and I did just that, for 4 days.
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States Database Lesson
A convenient time to teach students about databases is when they are learning about the 50 US states.
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The Carolina Fence™
The Carolina Fence™ garden involves students in conserving the natural and cultural history of their state.
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Travel Guide to Juneau, Alaska
Juneau, Alaska provides a variety of places to visit and things to do for the tourist and sports enthusiast all year round.
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Wildflowers & Birds on Loveland Pass Loop Trail
At 12,000 feet, Loveland Pass in Summit County is a lofty spot to begin a hike. An optional 3 mile loop trail from the pass crosses a basin full of wildflowers and birds.
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Wildflowers in a Texas Landscape
A gardener is doing a favor to the environment when he grows wildflowers in the Texas landscape. Wildflowers require little care and bloom in the spring.
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Winter Wedding Bouquets
Winter wedding bouquets can feature some beautiful and unusual flowers, in place of traditional flowers such as Rose; choices include Magnolia, Orchid and Snowdrop.
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Winter's Evergreens
Every new year begins in the winter. Cold, wet and . . . full of wintergreens. This year can start off with a new focus on signs of life to help keep us aware of good things to come.
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