What is the state flower of kentucky?

Learn the history and interesting facts about the Kentucky state flower. Read how the Goldenrod overtook bluegrass as the official Kentucky flower. read more

Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis var. scabra) is the Kentucky State Flower. Goldenrod is the common name for certain related plants of the Asteraceae/Compositae family. The genus of Goldenrods contains about 100 species, most of which are North American. read more

The Commonwealth of Kentucky has 29 official state emblems, as well as other designated places and events. The majority are determined by acts of the Kentucky General Assembly and recorded in Title I, Chapter 2 of the Kentucky Revised Statutes. read more

Residents of the Bluegrass state have a long history of appreciating the Kentucky state flower. The flower appears on the state flag encircling the Kentucky state seal. Well before that, Native Americans valued the plant as a medicinal herb. read more