Carolina Lily: North Carolina's State Flower - Our State Magazine
This native, with its showy bloom, is North Carolina’s State Flower.
www.ourstate.comShort answer: North Carolina’s state flower is the Carolina lily (Lilium michauxii). The Carolina lily is designated as the state wildflower, while the state flower more commonly referenced in popular sources is the dogwood (Cornus florida) tree’s blossom, though the official state wildflower remains the Carolina lily. This information has been noted in multiple sources, including Our State Magazine and NC official references.[4][8]
Latest news note:
- There isn’t a widely reported “news” development specific to the Carolina lily or North Carolina state flower in major outlets as of now. Recent items tend to focus on wildflower programs (e.g., NCDOT wildflower efforts) and native species conservation rather than changes to official symbols.[5][9]
Context and quick facts:
- Official designation: Carolina lily as North Carolina’s state wildflower, designated in 2003 by the North Carolina General Assembly.[4]
- Popular association: The dogwood is often cited in discussions of North Carolina flora, but its status here is as a state tree-related emblem or widely referenced flower in culture; the formal state wildflower remains the Carolina lily.[8][4]
- Where to find it: Carolina lily (Lilium michauxii) is native to eastern North Carolina and can be found in various habitats, blooming mainly in midsummer (July–August) in suitable locations.[4]
If you’d like, I can pull the very latest local or state government pages for any formal updates or provide a short visual summary (e.g., a mini infographic) about the Carolina lily, its habitat, and when it blooms.