{"id":2078587,"date":"2022-09-01T06:05:17","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T06:05:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snapblooms.com\/blog\/?p=2078587"},"modified":"2025-09-11T09:36:45","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T09:36:45","slug":"maryland-state-flower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snapblooms.com\/blog\/maryland-state-flower\/","title":{"rendered":"Maryland State Flower\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Black-eyed Susan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_78 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d3b1a6c220d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d3b1a6c220d\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snapblooms.com\/blog\/maryland-state-flower\/#Official_State_Flower_of_Maryland\" >Official State Flower of Maryland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snapblooms.com\/blog\/maryland-state-flower\/#Cultural_Significance_of_State_Flower_of_Maryland\" >Cultural Significance of State Flower of Maryland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snapblooms.com\/blog\/maryland-state-flower\/#Explore_vibrant_Black-eyed_Susans_at_Cylburn_Arboretum_and_Patapsco_Valley_State_Park_Order_fresh_arrangements_from_florists_in_Baltimore_MD\" >Explore vibrant Black-eyed Susans at Cylburn Arboretum and Patapsco Valley State Park. Order fresh arrangements from florists in Baltimore, MD<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snapblooms.com\/blog\/maryland-state-flower\/#Black-eyed_Susan_Flower_Meaning\" >Black-eyed Susan Flower Meaning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snapblooms.com\/blog\/maryland-state-flower\/#Black-eyed_Susan_Flower_Symbolism\" >Black-eyed Susan Flower Symbolism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snapblooms.com\/blog\/maryland-state-flower\/#Want_to_Deliver_Flowers_in_Maryland\" >Want to Deliver Flowers in&nbsp;Maryland?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snapblooms.com\/blog\/maryland-state-flower\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Official_State_Flower_of_Maryland\"><\/span><strong>Official State Flower of Maryland<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) became the official state flower of Maryland in 1918. According to the Maryland Historical Society, this yellow-orange Maryland flower with black eyes was first used as an emblem by Marylanders during the Revolutionary War and has continued to be used ever since, even earning its place on the state flag. This beautiful flower is found throughout the state, blooming from late <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapblooms.com\/occasions\/spring-flowers\/flower-delivery\/32755\"><strong>spring<\/strong><\/a> to early <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapblooms.com\/occasions\/fall-flowers\/flower-delivery\/32900\"><strong>fall<\/strong><\/a>. The Black-eyed Susan\u2019s scientific name, Rudbeckia hirta, honors two Swedish professors, Olof Rudbeck and his son, Otto Rudbeck, who were botanists during the 1600s and 1700s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultural_Significance_of_State_Flower_of_Maryland\"><\/span><strong>Cultural Significance of State Flower of Maryland<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img width=\"1063\" height=\"770\" data-public-id=\"Cultural-Significance-of-State-Flower-of-Maryland\/Cultural-Significance-of-State-Flower-of-Maryland.png\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dizexseir\/images\/w_1063,h_770,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1662010970\/Cultural-Significance-of-State-Flower-of-Maryland\/Cultural-Significance-of-State-Flower-of-Maryland.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-post-2078587 wp-image-2079206\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1662010970\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dizexseir\/images\/w_1063,h_770,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1662010970\/Cultural-Significance-of-State-Flower-of-Maryland\/Cultural-Significance-of-State-Flower-of-Maryland.png?_i=AA 700w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dizexseir\/images\/w_648,h_462,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1662010970\/Cultural-Significance-of-State-Flower-of-Maryland\/Cultural-Significance-of-State-Flower-of-Maryland.png?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dizexseir\/images\/w_448,h_320,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1662010970\/Cultural-Significance-of-State-Flower-of-Maryland\/Cultural-Significance-of-State-Flower-of-Maryland.png?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dizexseir\/images\/w_248,h_177,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1662010970\/Cultural-Significance-of-State-Flower-of-Maryland\/Cultural-Significance-of-State-Flower-of-Maryland.png?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption>Cultural Significance of State Flower of Maryland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Black-eyed Susan is a member of the Aster family and is also known as the Gloriosa Daisy, Brown-eyed Susan, and Yellow Oxeye Daisy. Black-eyed Susans are well known for their extreme adaptability and ability to survive almost everywhere. These perennial flowers \u2013 black eyed susan varieties are hardy enough to thrive in front yards, roadside ditches, and even cracks in sidewalks. They have evolved into the ideal representations of resiliency, inspiration, and encouragement. Black-eyed Susans are classified under the genus Rudbeckia, which was obtained from the names of well-known Swedish scientists Olof Rudbeck the Elder and Younger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Olof Rudbeck the Elder&#8217;s work had the ardent backing of Swedish Queen Christina. Even better, he was able to establish Sweden&#8217;s first botanical garden, formerly known as Rudbeck&#8217;s Garden. After he died, his son carried on with his studies and rose to prominence as a professor and scientist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On June 13, 2025, the Aberdeen Proving Ground community planted 250 black-eyed Susans at the Living Legacy Forest to mark the Army\u2019s 250th birthday and honor fallen Soldiers. The event included Gold Star families, APG leaders, children, and community members, with remarks highlighting resilience, hope, and remembrance. Chosen for their history as Maryland\u2019s state flower and their symbolism of strength, the black-eyed Susans will bloom in October for Gold Star Family Day. No wonder that whether you step into a Silver Spring, MD, Florist or attend spring festivals, Black-eyed Susans are always featured as a proud representation of the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-group alignfull has-black-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(252,185,0) 33%,rgb(255,105,0) 70%)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color\" id=\"schedule-a-visit\" style=\"font-size:22px;line-height:1.15\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_vibrant_Black-eyed_Susans_at_Cylburn_Arboretum_and_Patapsco_Valley_State_Park_Order_fresh_arrangements_from_florists_in_Baltimore_MD\"><\/span><strong>Explore vibrant Black-eyed Susans at Cylburn Arboretum and Patapsco Valley State Park. Order fresh arrangements from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapblooms.com\/flowershop\/baltimore-md-florist\/flower-delivery\/9963\">florists in Baltimore, MD<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Black-eyed_Susan_Flower_Meaning\"><\/span><strong>Black-eyed Susan Flower Meaning<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The meaning of the Black-eyed Susan flower is happiness, warmth, and love. The Black-eyed Susan is a beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapblooms.com\/blog\/meaning-of-flowers\/\"><strong>flower that symbolizes<\/strong><\/a> all that is good in Maryland. The state flower of Maryland is a symbol of our state&#8217;s history and pride. Marylanders can be seen wearing a lapel or headpiece with this bright yellow beauty throughout the year. One way to show your Maryland pride while you are visiting the Eastern Shore or Northern Neck is to buy a beautiful Black-eyed Susan flower arrangement at one of our many craft shows!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Black-eyed_Susan_Flower_Symbolism\"><\/span><strong>Black-eyed Susan Flower Symbolism<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Black-eyed Susan is often linked to resilience, justice, and encouragement. Many see it as a flower that carries hope during difficult times. Folklore describes these spring flowers in Maryland as a symbol of women\u2019s strength while waiting for loved ones to return from battles or long journeys. Its dark center is said to represent hardship, while the golden petals stand for optimism and better days ahead. In American tradition, it has also come to reflect fairness and motivation, showing that even in hard situations, strength and beauty can persist. Your florist in Frederick, MD, may recommend Black-eyed Susans as part of arrangements meant to inspire strength and hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Black-eyed Susan Flower Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img width=\"1071\" height=\"776\" data-public-id=\"Black-eyed-Susan-Flower-Facts\/Black-eyed-Susan-Flower-Facts.png\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dizexseir\/images\/w_1071,h_776,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1662011062\/Black-eyed-Susan-Flower-Facts\/Black-eyed-Susan-Flower-Facts.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-post-2078587 wp-image-2079243\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1662011062\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dizexseir\/images\/w_1071,h_776,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1662011062\/Black-eyed-Susan-Flower-Facts\/Black-eyed-Susan-Flower-Facts.png?_i=AA 700w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dizexseir\/images\/w_648,h_462,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1662011062\/Black-eyed-Susan-Flower-Facts\/Black-eyed-Susan-Flower-Facts.png?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dizexseir\/images\/w_448,h_320,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1662011062\/Black-eyed-Susan-Flower-Facts\/Black-eyed-Susan-Flower-Facts.png?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dizexseir\/images\/w_248,h_177,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1662011062\/Black-eyed-Susan-Flower-Facts\/Black-eyed-Susan-Flower-Facts.png?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Black-eyed Susan Flower Facts<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) is the state flower of Maryland.<\/li><li>It was adopted as the state flower in 1918.<\/li><li>The Black-eyed Susan i.e Maryland state flower is a member of the sunflower family and is native to North America.<\/li><li>The plant grows to be about 2-3 feet tall and has yellow or gold petals with a black or brown center.\u00a0<\/li><li>There are approximately 20 species of Black-eyed Susans in North America, but only two that grow naturally in Maryland: R. hirta and R. fulgida var. laciniata, which are not found anywhere else on Earth.\u00a0<\/li><li>Black-eyed Susans can be found from Canada down to Florida, but are most common in the central United States and northeastern Mexico.\u00a0<\/li><li>The genus name, Rudbeckia, honors Olof Rudbeckius who authored the first botanical book printed in Sweden.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-3 wp-block-group alignfull has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#000000\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\" style=\"line-height:.9\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center\" id=\"schedule-a-visit\" style=\"font-size:22px;line-height:1.15\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Want_to_Deliver_Flowers_in_Maryland\"><\/span><strong>Want to Deliver Flowers in&nbsp;Maryland?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-2 is-horizontal is-content-justification-center wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\" style=\"max-width:216px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snapblooms.com\/florists\/flower-shop-near-me\/md\" style=\"border-radius:50px;background-color:#000000;color:#ffffff\">Select your Location<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Black-eyed Susan is a hardy plant that can grow in a variety of conditions. The flower blooms from June to September and can be found in meadows, fields, and roadsides throughout Maryland. If you\u2019re looking for a way to show your Maryland pride through ordering flowers online, try SnapBlooms for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapblooms.com\/\"><strong>FREE Online flower delivery<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1662010663476\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What does Black-eyed Susan symbolize?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Black-eyed Susan represents inspiration. This plant will undoubtedly blossom where it is planted because of its history of adaptability throughout its migration from the west to the east.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1662010672626\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the origin of Black-eyed Susan?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The middle US, from Texas to Wisconsin, is the natural habitat of the Black-eyed Susan.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1662010711706\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Why is Maryland&#8217;s state flower called the Black-eyed Susan?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The state flag&#8217;s colors, which are yellow and black, coincide with those of the Calvert family crest in the black and yellow flower.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1662010848343\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Where can I order flowers in Maryland?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can order flowers in Maryland from SnapBlooms which also provides <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapblooms.com\/florists\/flower-shop-near-me\/md\"><strong>free flower delivery in Maryland<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Official State Flower of Maryland The Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) became the official state flower of Maryland in 1918. 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