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March 10, 2025
3 minutes
rachel b.
March 10, 2025
3 minutes
Every State’s Favorite Flower
The Most Popular Flower in Every U.S. State
Whether you’re an avid gardener or just someone who loves fresh blooms, flowers have a way of making every moment brighter. As National Flower Day arrives on March 21, right after the first official day of spring, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the beauty of nature. Flowers symbolize hope, renewal, and joy, and we wanted to see which blooms Americans love the most.
To mark the occasion, we dug into Google Trends data to uncover the most-searched flower in every U.S. state over the past three months. From the classic rose to the cheerful marigold, here’s what’s blooming across the country!
Our research shows a stunning variety of floral favorites, with certain flowers dominating in multiple states.
The rose emerges as the most popular flower in eight states, including Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, and New York. A timeless symbol of love and beauty, it continues to captivate hearts nationwide.
Meanwhile, the hydrangea, known for its lush blooms, is beloved in Alabama, Connecticut, North Carolina, and Rhode Island. In contrast, the marigold, associated with resilience and positivity, takes center stage in Colorado, Delaware, Kansas, Missouri, and Wisconsin.
Some states have unique preferences—Texas and Oklahoma favor tulips, while Hawaii prefers the exotic orchid. The sunflower, a beacon of optimism, is the favorite in Kentucky, New Mexico, and North Dakota.
Interesting Flower Data
- The United States alone spends $1.83 billion per year on flowers.
- The most popular flower purchased by the consumers is the Rose.
- 77% of consumers purchase flowers for a special occasion.
- Valentine’s Day is the most significant holiday for flower purchases. Followed by Christmas, Hanukkah, and Mother’s Day.
- 88% of Americans say that they feel happier after purchasing flowers.
How to Make Your Flower Arrangements Last Longer
Is there anything better than a bouquet of fresh-cut flowers? All flower arrangements begin wilting within days, and most are dead within a week. That said, you can do some things to make flowers last longer
Tips:
- Trim the Stems
- Cut each stem at a 45-degree angle to maximize the surface area through which flowers intake water.
- Replace Water Every Day
- Fill a vase three-quarters of the way with cool tap water before putting flowers on display and regularly change an arrangement's water supply.
- Pluck Wilted Flowers Out ASAP
- Like fresh fruit and vegetables, flowers release ethylene gas, which hurts the longevity of living flowers.
- Keep the Flower Food Flowing (or Make Your Own)
- When adding the food, it should be mixed well. Add more flower food every two to three days after changing the water.
Closing Thoughts
From the beloved rose to the exotic orchid, our floral exploration showcases the diverse beauty of flowers across the U.S. This National Flower Day, take a moment to admire nature’s blooms, gift a bouquet, or even plant a flower of your own.
Methodology
To determine the most popular flower in every U.S. state, we started with a list of 85 Popular Types of Flowers from bloomandwild.com. We then analyzed Google Trends data from the past three months to find the top-searched flowers in each state, using search interest as a measure of popularity.
