In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the U.S. Botanic Garden will bloom with the flowers each U.S. state and territory has chosen as their official flower.
Explore the display throughout the Garden that will showcase the state and territory flowers with living plants, artistic displays, botanical illustrations, and herbarium specimens.
From fragrant magnolia flowers and roses to native orchids, bluebonnets, and saguaro cactus flowers, enjoy the variety of floral beauty that symbolizes America.
In addition to the living plants, a stunning artistic display features all of the official flowers made in intricate detail out of paper by botanical artist Emily Paluska. Her work has been featured in programs at the U.S. Botanic Garden and Smithsonian, in HGTV magazine, and more. The custom creations recreate the beauty of these state icons.
You can also see what the plants and flowers look like in pressed form in a book showing recreations of herbarium reference collections from across the U.S.
Associated educational programs will be offered throughout the run, including workshops by botanical paper artist Emily Paluska, drop-in demonstrations, online talks, and more. Find upcoming programs at www.USBG.gov/Programs.
Additionally, visitors are invited to delight in the historic 30-foot-tall, 1876 “Fountain of Light and Water” in our Bartholdi Gardens, turning 150 this year. It was created for an expo celebrating America’s 100th anniversary by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, the same artist that made the Statue of Liberty.
The U.S. Botanic Garden is open 10 am – 5 pm daily, free of charge, and no tickets are required. Plan your visit at www.USBG.gov/Visit
