Hawaii Wildflowers & State Flower

The State Flower of Hawaii: Yellow Hibiscus

The official state flower of Hawaii is the Yellow Hibiscus (Hibiscus brackenridgei). Peak bloom in Hawaii: Year-round.

Hawaii's tropical climate supports continuous flowering, with native species adapted to the islands' isolated evolution producing some of the world's rarest flowers.

Common Wildflowers in Hawaii

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

• Yellow Hibiscus
• Plumeria
• Bird of Paradise
• Naupaka
• Ohia Lehua
• Hibiscus
• Anthurium
• Heliconia

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

Hawaii Climate & Bloom Seasons

Hawaii spans zones 9a–13a depending on elevation. Coastal areas grow tropical ornamentals; the volcanic uplands of Maui and the Big Island support native alpine species.

Tips for Identifying Flowers in Hawaii

• Time it right. Most wildflowers in Hawaii peak in Year-round. 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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