Red clover is the official state flower of Vermont — a rounded, rosy-pink bloom that dots the state’s farm fields and pastures.

• Official flower: Red clover
• Scientific name: Trifolium pratense
• Year adopted: 1894
• Native range: introduced, widely naturalized

About the red clover

Vermont adopted red clover in 1894. The flower is closely tied to the state’s farming and dairy heritage, feeding livestock and enriching the soil. Its pom-pom-like magenta heads appear across meadows and roadsides through the summer.

Where it grows

Though originally from Europe, red clover has naturalized throughout Vermont’s fields, pastures, and roadsides, blooming from late spring into fall.

Vermont state flower FAQs

What is the state flower of Vermont?

Vermont’s state flower is the red clover (Trifolium pratense), which it adopted in 1894.

When did Vermont adopt its state flower?

Vermont designated the red clover as its official state flower in 1894.

Is red clover native to Vermont?

No. Red clover was introduced from Europe, but it naturalized so thoroughly across Vermont’s farmland that it became the state flower in 1894.

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