The peach blossom is the official state flower of Delaware — the soft pink bloom of the peach tree.

• Official flower: Peach blossom
• Scientific name: Prunus persica
• Year adopted: 1895
• Native range: North America in cultivation

About the peach blossom

Delaware first honored the peach blossom in 1895, when the state was a leading peach producer and was nicknamed the “Peach State.” The designation was formally confirmed in 1953. Its pale pink, five-petaled flowers open in early spring before the leaves appear.

Where it grows

Peach trees blossom in Delaware’s orchards in early spring, their pink flowers giving way to fruit through the summer.

Delaware state flower FAQs

What is the state flower of Delaware?

Delaware’s state flower is the peach blossom (Prunus persica), which it adopted in 1895.

When did Delaware adopt its state flower?

Delaware designated the peach blossom as its official state flower in 1895.

Why is the peach blossom Delaware’s state flower?

Delaware adopted the peach blossom in 1895 when it was known as the ‘Peach State’ and led the country in peach production.

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