The peony is the official state flower of Indiana — a lush, full-petaled bloom in shades of white, pink, and red.

• Official flower: Peony
• Scientific name: Paeonia
• Year adopted: 1957
• Native range: worldwide in cultivation

About the peony

Indiana adopted the peony in 1957. It was not the state’s first choice: the carnation, the tulip tree’s flower, and the zinnia had all held the honor before the peony finally won out. Peonies bloom in late spring and are a favourite in Indiana gardens.

Where it grows

Peonies are grown in gardens across Indiana, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil and blooming from late spring into early summer.

Indiana state flower FAQs

What is the state flower of Indiana?

Indiana’s state flower is the peony (Paeonia), which it adopted in 1957.

When did Indiana adopt its state flower?

Indiana designated the peony as its official state flower in 1957.

Has Indiana always had the peony as its state flower?

No. The peony replaced earlier choices — the carnation, the tulip tree flower, and the zinnia — when Indiana adopted it in 1957.

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