Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria), a deceitfully beautiful flower that blooms in various shades of magenta, has spread across almost two thirds of Indiana — and its footprint is still growing.

Indiana's current state flower, the peony, is not native to the state and lacks historical significance. Advocacy groups propose replacing the peony with native plants like butterfly milkweed or fire ...

A statewide campaign is underway to change Indiana's state flower from the non-native peony to the native butterfly milkweed. Proponents argue the state flower should be native to Indiana and that the ...

Why are funeral flowers such an important part of honoring someone’s life? INDIANA, PA, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2026 ...