America’s Beauty Blooms

America’s beauty blooms with its cultural diversity and regional pride…in 1892 the tradition of selecting a flower that represents the enduring strength and resilience of the people from each state began…this garden brings together the flora and pioneering spirit of our mighty Midwest region

South Dakota: Pasque Flower (1903) - The Pasque Flower, also known as the May Day flower, this resilient early spring flower symbolizes renewal and rebirth

Minnesota: Pink Lady's Slipper (1902) - This rare wildflower, which takes up to 16 years to produce its first flower, was chosen because of its uniqueness and rarity.

Ohio: Scarlet Carnation (1904) - The Scarlet Carnation, a symbol of love and reverence, was chosen to honor President William McKinley, an Ohioan, who was assassinated in 1901.

Wisconsin: Wood Violet (1949) - The Wood Violet, a common sight in Wisconsin woodlands, was chosen by schoolchildren as the state flower symbolizing the state's woodlands and natural charm.

North Dakota: Wild Prairie Rose (1907) honoring the beauty and tenacity of this native rose, it grows abundantly in North Dakota meadows

Iowa: Wild Rose (1897) - Despite many other flowers being proposed, the Wild Rose, common throughout the state, was chosen for its simplicity and beauty.

Michigan: Apple Blossom (1897) - The Apple Blossom was chosen due to Michigan's long history of apple cultivation.

Kansas: Sunflower (1903) - Kansas is often referred to as the "Sunflower State" and symbolizes the state's bright future and sunflower fields that stretch as far as the eye can see

Illinois: Violet (1907) - Illinois schoolchildren voted for the Violet as their state flower as a representation of their native wildflowers and its rich botanical heritage

Indiana: Peony (1957) - The Peony signifies Indiana's horticultural prowess and its aspiration for prosperity and wellbeing

Mississippi: Magnolia (1952) - The Magnolia is a common sight throughout Mississippi symbolizing the state's natural beauty and hospitality

Nebraska: Goldenrod (1895) - The Goldenrod, a hardy plant able to thrive in Nebraska's varied climates, was chosen as the state flower.