State Flower & State Wildflower, New Hampshire Almanac
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.
55 Common WILDFLOWERS Found in New Hampshire! (2024)
WEBThese common wildflowers are easily identified in New Hampshire by their prickly stem and leaves and unique purplish-blue flowers. Teasel attracts certain types of birds, such as goldfinches, because the seeds are an important winter food resource.
15 Types of Wildflowers in New Hampshire - Wildlife Informer
WEBThis article will show you the different wildflowers in New Hampshire’s countryside, including the popular black-eyed Susan and the state’s Moccasin flower, and learn more about their unique features.
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.
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,…
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.
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.
New Hampshire State Flower - The Purple Lilac - ProFlowers Blog
WEBDec 10, 2015 · New Hampshire’s state flower and wildflower are similar in their beauty – but infinitely different in durability. The Purple Lilac is robust and sturdy. It’s native to New Hampshire, growing in moist, soggy wooded areas of …
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.
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