State Flower & State Wildflower, New Hampshire Almanac
WEBThe pink lady’s slipper, Cypripedium acaule, is hereby designated as the official state wildflower of New Hampshire. In 1991, the Pink Lady’s Slipper became the state’s wildflower. The plant is native to New Hampshire and grows in …
What Is The State Flower Of New Hampshire? - WorldAtlas
WEBNov 14, 2018 · The purple lilac is the official state flower of New Hampshire. It was designated the official status on May 28, 1919. Other flowers that contested for the status includes the apple blossom, wood lily, goldenrod, wild pasture rose, buttercup, purple aster, and the evening primrose.
New Hampshire State Flower: Purple Lilac Meaning and Symbolism
WEBOct 31, 2023 · As the exclusive state flower of New Hampshire, the purple lilac holds a special place in the state’s identity and heritage. Its distinct beauty and the stories woven into its history make it a beloved symbol of New Hampshire’s natural splendor.
New Hampshire State Flower – 50states
WEBThe purple lilac, Syringa vulgaris, is the state flower of New Hampshire. New Hampshire historian Leon Anderson writes in To This Day that,”the purple lilac was first imported from England and planted at the Portsmouth home of Governor Benning Wentworth in 1750.
Purple Wonders - Extension
WEBMay 11, 2018 · The purple lilac, Syringa vulgaris, is New Hampshire’s official state flower. In early 1919, there was heavy debate in the legislature about which of nine flowers should be considered.
What Is the State Flower of New Hampshire? - America Explained
WEBMay 17, 2024 · The official cultivated state flower of New Hampshire is the purple lilac blossom. While this flower is not native to North America, it was imported from England as early as the middle of the 18th century, and it has served as the state flower of New Hampshire since 1919.
What Is The NH State Flower? - Here In New Hampshire
WEBJun 3, 2022 · What is the NH State Flower? It is the Purple Lilac. The State of New Hampshire chose the purple lilac as the state flower officially back in the year 1919. The purple lilac beat out some other flowers that topped the list including the purple aster, mayflower, goldenrod, evening primrose,…
New Hampshire State Flower - The 50 United States
WEBThe Purple Lilac (Syringa vulgaris), New Hampshire's official state flower, is a beloved symbol of the state's natural beauty and fragrant charm. Renowned for its stunning clusters of fragrant, purple blossoms, the Purple Lilac typically blooms in late spring, adding a burst of color and a sweet aroma to New Hampshire's landscape.
Governor's Lilac and Wildflower Commission | Lilac Basics
WEBThe purple lilac became New Hampshire’s official State flower, in a most colorful manner, in the 1919 legislative session. It was opposed by nine other flowers, including the apple blossom, the purple aster, the wood lily, water lily, and goldenrod.
New Hampshire State Flower: Purple Lilac - eReferenceDesk
WEBThe purple lilac, (Syringa vulgaris,) was adopted as the state flower of New Hampshire on May 28, 1919. Purple Lilac is popular for its beauty and fragrance. Find details on the flower's adoption and law, its characteristics, and taxonomy.
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