Missouri Wildflowers & State Flower

The State Flower of Missouri: Hawthorn

The official state flower of Missouri is the Hawthorn (Crataegus). Peak bloom in Missouri: April–May.

Missouri's Ozark woodlands and prairie remnants together support a remarkable range of species, with spring ephemerals and summer prairie blooms both spectacular.

Common Wildflowers in Missouri

Whether you're hiking, gardening, or walking your neighborhood, these are some of the most frequently encountered wildflowers and native blooms across Missouri:

• Hawthorn
• Trillium
• Bloodroot
• Coneflower
• Black-Eyed Susan
• Wild Bergamot
• Butterfly Weed
• Goldenrod

The free Flower Identifier app recognizes all of these and thousands more from a single photo. Just point, snap, and identify.

Missouri Climate & Bloom Seasons

Zones 5b–7a. Glade habitats in the Ozarks support unusual species like Missouri primrose and prairie larkspur.

Tips for Identifying Flowers in Missouri

• Time it right. Most wildflowers in Missouri peak in April–May. 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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