Where Do Flowers Bloom In Michigan State?

Michigan’s state flower, the apple blossom (Pyrus coronaria), is a small, pink and white flower that grows on an apple tree. Its delicate petals have a pleasant scent, like sweet apples, and Michigan chose it as its state flower in 1897 due to its abundance throughout the state and beautiful appearance. The Dwarf Lake Iris, another miniature iris, blooms from mid May to early June.

Michigan is one of the leading producers of apples and apple products with a worldwide reputation. The state flower, also known as the generic apple, is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Apple orchards flourish off the shores of Lake Michigan, benefiting from the lake-influenced weather. The annual Blossomtime Festival is held when the trees bloom each year.

The endangered apple blossom grows along the northern shorelines of Lakes Michigan and Huron. Michigan ranks third in the nation in producing apples, with the western Lower Peninsula near Lake Michigan producing the most. Apples are vital to Michigan’s economy, and the state flower is also known as the apple blossom, Malus coronaria, or Pyrus coronaria.

Michigan’s orchards and landscapes burst into life with delicate shades of pink and white around late April to early May. Native plants and wildflower seeds, available from American Meadows, are the best choice for habitat-friendly gardens and thriving ecosystems in the state.