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The Georgia state flower, designated in 1916 with help from the Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs, is the Cherokee Rose (Rosa laevigata). This species is around 35 million years old and was introduced to the U.S. in 1780 but is native to south Chia, Taiwan, Laos, and Vietnam.
Location of the state of Georgia in the United States of America. The state of Georgia has numerous symbols, as defined in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated or by joint resolutions of the Georgia General Assembly.
The state wildflower of Georgia is the native azalea, designated in 1979. Azaleas bloom between March and August, producing large blooms of yellow, pink, orange, red, and everything in between. This beautiful, ornamental shrub can be found across the state.
Georgia designated the azalea the state wildflower in 1979, noting it is “considered by many to be the most beautiful of indigenous shrubs.” No one species was named because many varieties occur naturally in every county of the state.
Flowers don’t just grow in a garden. You might be surprised that the natural beauty of an area can be found on the side of a highway or in a field as well as in the most esteemed award-winning gardens. I’ve compiled a list of some of the prettiest and distinctive flowers that grow in the state of Georgia. 1. Azaleas – state wildflower
Georgia is one of the US states located in the southeastern part of the country. The Cherokee rose (rosa laevigata) is the official state flower of the state while the azalea is the state wildflower. The Cherokee rose was selected as the official state floral emblem in 1961, receiving great support from the Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs.
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This publication is a comprehensive guide to growing and identifying native wildflowers suitable for planting in Georgia. The term “wildflower” in this publication is a general term used to define both annual and perennial native herbaceous plants with showy flowers that have evolved with an ecosystem and grow naturally without either ...
Georgia designated azalea as the official state wild flower in 1979 (the Georgia state flower is the Cherokee rose). Blooming from March through August, these dazzling wild flowers range in color from white to yellow, orange, scarlet, crimson, and intermediate shades and blotches.
Georgia designated the Cherokee rose (Rosa laevigata) as the official state floral emblem in 1916 (with support from the Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs). Georgia also recognizes an official state wildflower.