Goldenrod is the official state flower of Nebraska — tall, feathery plumes of golden blooms that sweep across the prairie in late summer.

• Official flower: Goldenrod
• Scientific name: Solidago gigantea
• Year adopted: 1895
• Native range: North America

About the goldenrod

Nebraska adopted goldenrod in 1895, one of the earliest state flower designations in the country. The tall, late-blooming plant thrives on the plains, its bright yellow sprays a familiar sight along Nebraska’s roadsides and prairies.

Where it grows

Goldenrod is native across North America and grows throughout Nebraska’s prairies, fields, and roadsides, flowering in late summer and autumn.

Nebraska state flower FAQs

What is the state flower of Nebraska?

Nebraska’s state flower is the goldenrod (Solidago gigantea), which it adopted in 1895.

When did Nebraska adopt its state flower?

Nebraska designated the goldenrod as its official state flower in 1895.

When did Nebraska adopt goldenrod?

Nebraska designated goldenrod as its state flower in 1895, making it one of the earliest state flowers to be adopted in the United States.

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