Oregon Wildflowers & State Flower

The State Flower of Oregon: Oregon Grape

The official state flower of Oregon is the Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium). Peak bloom in Oregon: March–April.

Oregon's wildflower diversity is exceptional, from Cascade alpine meadows to coastal headlands and high desert blooms in the east.

Common Wildflowers in Oregon

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

• Oregon Grape
• Camas
• Indian Paintbrush
• Lupine
• Trillium
• Beargrass
• Glacier Lily
• Avalanche Lily

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

Oregon Climate & Bloom Seasons

Zones 4a–9a. The wet western valleys support classic Pacific Northwest woodland flora; eastern Oregon is high desert.

Tips for Identifying Flowers in Oregon

• Time it right. Most wildflowers in Oregon peak in March–April. 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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