Oklahoma Wildflowers & State Flower

The State Flower of Oklahoma: Mistletoe

The official state flower of Oklahoma is the Mistletoe (Phoradendron leucarpum). Peak bloom in Oklahoma: October–December (berries).

Oklahoma's mixed-grass prairies and crosstimbers support a long, hot wildflower season with dramatic Indian paintbrush and bluebonnet displays in spring.

Common Wildflowers in Oklahoma

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

• Mistletoe
• Indian Paintbrush
• Bluebonnet
• Coneflower
• Black-Eyed Susan
• Wild Bergamot
• Sunflower
• Goldenrod

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

Oklahoma Climate & Bloom Seasons

Zones 6b–8a. Oklahoma's central position produces both eastern woodland and western prairie species.

Tips for Identifying Flowers in Oklahoma

• Time it right. Most wildflowers in Oklahoma peak in October–December (berries). 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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