Minnesota’s Favorite Spring Flower Isn’t What You Think

Minnesotans wait all winter for those first colorful signs that spring has finally won the battle against the snow and cold. But while one cheerful bloom dominates much of the country, the flower capturing hearts here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes might surprise you.

One of the many great things about living here in the North Star State is our ability to enjoy four distinct seasons every year. Now, while Old Man Winter sometimes seems to overstay his welcome during the spring, that wasn't the case this year, and spring has definitely sprung across the state.

Minnesota’s Early Spring Has Flowers Blooming Already

Even though we experienced more snow and colder weather this past winter than we've seen recently, we've had a fairly early spring. And that means our relatively mild weather has meant that things are already greening up, and many wildflowers have already been in full bloom across parts of the Gopher State.

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But when it comes to spring flowers, just which one is the most popular here in the Bold North? Well, thanks to the gang over at Today's Homeowner, we now know. They did survey of Google Trends about spring flowers in all 50 states, and have published the results.

Google Trends Reveals Minnesota’s Favorite Spring Flower

Across the country, daisies appear to be the most popular spring flower, being listed as such in 11 different states. But not here in Minnesota, though. Our most popular spring flower is actually the... lily of the valley. And not just here-- it's also the most popular spring flower in my home state of Wisconsin, too, as well as in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

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Not knowing a ton about flowers, I thought maybe Minnesota's state flower (which, according to the Minnesota DNR, is the showy lady's slipper, or Cypripedium reginae, if you're getting all scientific about it) might be our most popular, but nope.

Where To See Beautiful Spring Wildflowers In Minnesota

As far as I'm concerned, I like just about any flower that, despite my best attempts, will STILL grow and bloom in our garden. (Yeah, I don't have much of a green thumb!) You can check out more about some of the other states' most popular spring flowers HERE.

And if you're looking for some places to check out some of the most scenic wildflowers our fair state has to offer, keep scrolling to check out the most popular state parks in Minnesota!