Utah Wildflowers & State Flower

The State Flower of Utah: Sego Lily

The official state flower of Utah is the Sego Lily (Calochortus nuttallii). Peak bloom in Utah: May–July.

Utah's sego lily is a state symbol with deep cultural roots — its bulbs sustained early settlers during food shortages. It blooms across sagebrush flats and montane meadows.

Common Wildflowers in Utah

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

• Sego Lily
• Indian Paintbrush
• Lupine
• Penstemon
• Globemallow
• Columbine
• Glacier Lily
• Mariposa Lily

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

Utah Climate & Bloom Seasons

Zones 4a–9a. Massive elevation range produces near-tropical to alpine conditions within a few hours' drive.

Tips for Identifying Flowers in Utah

• Time it right. Most wildflowers in Utah peak in May–July. 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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