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The Best State-by-State Wildflower Books Ever

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Go Wild!

Wildflowers with their vibrant colors, natural way of just fitting in, how many of them come back to surprise us year after year, are reminders of the beauty given to us by Mother Nature.

Tread lightly if you are heading out to view wildflowers in their natural surroundings, find a focal point in your garden if you are going to grow them, also consider getting out your camera (dust it off if you have too :-) and share your creative perspective.

On this lens each of the states are represented with their official flower, wildflower or floral emblem. I have discovered 50 plus books about state and region specific wildflowers, as well as how-to grow these nature-friendly blooms. Point, click, enjoy!

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Find The Flowers For Your Zone 

Alabama to Arkansas

Wildflowers of Alabama
by B Dean



Alaska Trees & Wildflowers
by J Kavanagh



Arizona Wildflowers: A Year-round Guide to Nature's Blooms
by AZ Hwys

  • Botanical name:
    Carnegiea gigantea
  • Common name:
    Saguaro Cactus Blossom
  • Zone: 7-11
  • Resource:
    Arizona State Flower



Wildflowers of Arkansas
by C Hunter



Gently Walk Through Your Garden 

California to Delaware

Introduction to California Spring Wildflowers
by P Munz


Wildflowers of Colorado Field Guide
by D Mammoser

  • Botanical name:
    Aquilegia caerulea
  • Common name:
    White and Lavender Columbine
  • Zone: 3-10
  • Resource:
    Colorado State Flower



Wildflowers Around the Year
by H Ryden




Wildflowers of the Eastern United States
by W Duncan



Share Your Blooms With a Friend 

Florida to Idaho

The Guide to Florida Wildflowers
by W Taylor




Wildflowers of Georgia
by H Nourse




Wildflowers Stained Glass Coloring Book
by J Green

  • Botanical name:
    Hibiscus brackenridgei A. Gray
  • Common name:
    Yellow Hibiscus (Wild Native)
  • Zone: 5-9
  • Resource:
    Hawaii State Flower



Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest
by M Turner



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Illinois to Kansas

Illinois Trees & Wildflowers
by J Kavanagh




Field Guide to Indiana Wildflowers
by K Yatskievych




Wildflowers and Other Plants of Iowa Wetlands
by S Runkel

  • Botanical name:
    Rosa pratincola
  • Common name:
    Wild Rose (prairie rose)
  • Zone: 5-8
  • Resource:
    Iowa State Flower



Wildflowers And Grasses Of Kansas: A Field Guide
by M Haddock

  • Botanical name:
    Helianthus
  • Common name:
    Sunflower (Wild Native)
  • Zone: 4-9
  • Resource:
    Kansas State Flower


Set Your Camera To Close-Up 

Kentucky to Maryland

Wildflowers and Ferns of Kentucky
by T Barnes




Southern Wildflowers
by Browntrout Pub.




Wildflowers of Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont
by A Bessette

  • Botanical name:
    Pinus strobus
  • Common name:
    Pine Cone and Tassel
  • Zone: 3-8
  • Resource:
    Maine State Flower



Wildflowers Of The Eastern United States
by W Duncan



Learn Everything About Your Favorite 

Massachusetts to Mississippi

A Gardener's Encyclopedia of Wildflowers
by C Burrell




Michigan Wildflowers in Color
by H Lund




Northland Wildflowers: The Comprehensive Guide to the Minnesota Region
by J Moyle

  • Botanical name:
    Cypripedium reginae
  • Common name:
    Pink and White Lady Slipper
  • Zone: 2-7
  • Resource:
    Minnesota State Flower



Wildflowers of Mississippi
by S Timme



Additional Links to Information 

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PBSWiki - Hardiness Zone Maps

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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin

The Wildflower Center's Native Plant Information N more...0 points

mygardenguide.com - Plant Encyclopedia

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Wildflowers in Bloom

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Collecting, Planting and Growing Wildflower Seeds

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Make Your Own Compost 

Missouri to Nevada

Missouri Trees & Wildflowers: An Introduction to Familiar Species of Trees, Shrubs and Wildflowers
by J Kavanagh




Montana Wildflowers: A Beginner's Field Guide to the State's Most Common Flowers
by B Magley




Roadside Wildflowers of the Southern Great Plains
by Freeman/Schofield




Sagebrush Country: A Wildflower Sanctuary
by R Taylor

  • Botanical name:
    Artemisia tridentate or trifida
  • Common name:
    Sagebrush
  • Zone: 4-10
  • Resource:
    Nevada State Flower


Line Your Beds With Natural Stones 

New Hampshire to New York

Newcomb's Wildflower Guide
by L Newcomb




Wildflowers of the Pine Barrens of New Jersey
by H Boyd




Field Guide to Rocky Mountain Wildflowers
by J Craighead




Wildflowers of New York in Color
by Chapman/Bessette



Learn To Cultivate Your Seeds 

North Carolina to Oklahoma

North Carolina Trees and Wildflowers: An Introduction to Familiar Plants
by J Kavanagh




The Secrets of Wildflowers
by J Sanders




Wildflowers of Ohio Field Guide
by S Tekiela




Oklahoma Trees & Wildflowers: An Introduction to Familiar Species
by J Kavanagh



Unique Find 

Wildflower Seed PacketsHow to make flower seed packets

This is an excellent lens with step-by-step instructions on how to make these beautiful seed packets for weddings, birthdays, as a thank you, a just because. Enjoy making yours!

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Create A Mosaic Of Colors 

Oregon to South Carolina

Oregon Trees & Wildflowers: An Introduction To Familiar Species
by J Kavanagh


  • Botanical name:
    Berberis aquifolium
  • Common name:
    Oregon Grape
  • Zone: 6-9
  • Resource:
    Oregon State Flower


Wildflowers in the Field and Forest; A Field Guide to the Northeastern United States
by Clemants/Gracie




How to Grow the Wildflowers
by E Johnson




Wildflowers a Guide to Growing and Propagating Native Flowers of North America
by W Cullina



Find Peace In Your Garden 

South Dakota to Utah

Wildflower Gardens
by Brooklyn Botanic




Wildflowers Of Tennessee, The Ohio Valley and the Southern Appalachians
by D Duhl




Wildflowers of Texas
by G Ajilvsgi

  • Botanical name:
    Lupinus subcarnosus
  • Common name:
    Bluebonnet
  • Zone: 3-10
  • Resource:
    Texas State Flower



Utah Wildflowers: A Field Guide to Northern and Central Mountains and Valleys
by R Shaw

  • Botanical name:
    Calochortus nuttallii
  • Common name:
    Sego Lily
  • Zone: 3-8
  • Resource:
    Utah State Flower


Edible Flowers Add Beauty To A Salad 

Vermont to West Virginia

Wildflower Gardens; 60 Spectacular Plants and How to Grow Them in Your Garden
by C Burrell




Virginia Trees & Wildflowers: An Introduction To Familiar Species
by J Kavanagh




Best Wildflower Hikes Washington
by A Kruckeberg

  • Botanical name:
    Rhododendron macrophyllum
  • Common name:
    Pacific or Coast Rhododendron
  • Zone: 6-9
  • Resource:
    Washington State Flower



Wildflower Designs and Motifs for Artists and Craftspeople
by C Tarbox





Plant Hardiness Zone Maps 

Wildflowers

Plant hardiness zones are a guide to help you know which plants will grow where you live, so you don't plant things that will soon die just because they can't manage your region's temperatures. Plants vary in the temperature extremes they can endure.

USA Plant Hardiness Zones

Canada Plant Hardiness Zones

Europe Plant Hardiness Zones

Australia Plant Hardiness Zones

Venture Out And Try Something New 

Wisconsin to Wyoming

Wildflowers, Blooms, and Blossoms
by D Burns




Wildflowers, Blooms, and Blossoms
by D States

  • Botanical name:
    Castilleja linariaefolia
  • Common name:
    Indian Paint Brush
  • Zone: 2-6
  • Resource:
    Wyoming State Flower


For Your Garden

Give me odorous at sunrise a garden of beautiful flowers where I can walk undisturbed. ~Walt Whitman

Additional Reading 

Vermont to West Virginia



Give me odorous at sunrise a garden of beautiful flowers where I can walk undisturbed. ~Walt Whitman

Wildflower GuideAn Instant Guide to Wildflowers

Detailed, full-color illustrations of flowers, leaves, and shape of plant, plus a distribution map and concise informative text, allow you to identify positively the most familiar species of North America. Hardcover, 128 pages $3.99

Wildflower GuideMy First Pocket Guide: Wildflowers

Written and illustrated by National Geographic, this book is great for the little adventurers in your life. Trade Paperback, 80 pages $5.95






Wildflower GuideField Guide to North American Wildflowers--Eastern Region

More than 940 all-new, full-color images show the wildflowers of eastern North America close-up and in their natural habitats. Hardcover, 896 pages $19.95



Wildflower GuideField Guide to North American Wildflowers--Western Region

This fully revised edition brings a new level of beauty, accuracy, and usefulness to the field guide that wildflower enthusiasts have relied upon for more than 20 years. Hardcover, 896 pages $19.95

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I don't know who the nasty person was that down rated this lens, because it's certainly a 5*. As a flowergardener, I'm salivating over the photos below! Especially the 'purples and fern' and 'bursting at the seam'.

Posted August 12, 2008

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I never would have thought of doing this, I'll bet it took you forever to create! Awesome Job!
Welcome to the Flowers, Flowers, and more Flowers Group Clouda!

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