Vermont Wildflowers & State Flower

The State Flower of Vermont: Red Clover

The official state flower of Vermont is the Red Clover (Trifolium pratense). Peak bloom in Vermont: May–September.

Vermont's pastoral landscapes are dotted with red clover all summer, while the Green Mountains support a classic northern woodland flora.

Common Wildflowers in Vermont

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

• Red Clover
• Trillium
• Lupine
• Lady's Slipper
• Cardinal Flower
• Goldenrod
• Joe-Pye Weed
• New England Aster

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

Vermont Climate & Bloom Seasons

Zones 3b–5b. Cold winters and short summers favor hardy native species; spring is brief but spectacular.

Tips for Identifying Flowers in Vermont

• Time it right. Most wildflowers in Vermont peak in May–September. 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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