The Official New Hampshire State Flower

Purple Lilac

The Purple Lilac (Syringa vulgaris) is a deciduous shrub with fragrant, bell-shaped flowers that range from pale lavender to dark purple. It is native to southeastern Europe and is one of the most popular garden flowers in the United States. The Purple Lilac was adopted as the official state flower of New Hampshire in 1919. It is a symbol of nostalgia, beauty, and hardiness, and is an important part of the state's history. The Purple Lilac was chosen to represent the hardy spirit of the people of New Hampshire, as well as the state's beautiful landscape. It also represents the state's strong agricultural industry, as well as its rich heritage. The Purple Lilac was selected by a vote of the New Hampshire legislature in 1919 and has been the state flower ever since. The Purple Lilac is a fitting symbol of the state, and its beauty, history, and hardy spirit remain an important part of New Hampshire's identity.

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