The State Flower of Maryland: Black-Eyed Susan
The official state flower of Maryland is the Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta). Peak bloom in Maryland: June–September.
Maryland's diverse geography — Chesapeake Bay shoreline, Piedmont, Appalachian foothills — supports an unusually wide wildflower palette.
Common Wildflowers in Maryland
Whether you're hiking, gardening, or walking your neighborhood, these are some of the most frequently encountered wildflowers and native blooms across Maryland:
- Black-Eyed Susan
- Cardinal Flower
- Spotted Joe-Pye Weed
- Wild Geranium
- Trillium
- Mountain Laurel
- Butterfly Weed
- Goldenrod
The free Flower Identifier app recognizes all of these and thousands more from a single photo. Just point, snap, and identify.
Maryland Climate & Bloom Seasons
Zones 6a–7b. Spring ephemerals dominate hardwood forests; summer brings classic mid-Atlantic meadow species.
Tips for Identifying Flowers in Maryland
- Time it right. Most wildflowers in Maryland peak in June–September. Visit the same spot every two weeks during peak season to catch different species.
- Photograph the bloom face-on. A close, well-lit shot of the open flower gives the AI the strongest identification signal.
- Add a leaf shot. If the first identification is uncertain, a second photo of a leaf usually resolves it.
- Note the habitat. Forest, meadow, roadside, wetland — habitat alone narrows the candidates significantly.
- Stay on trail in public lands. Take only photos. Many state and federal lands prohibit picking flowers.
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