Michigan Spring Flowers

Apple Blossoms

• Apple blossoms, or Pyrus coronaria, were adopted as Michigan's official state flower on April 28, 1897. This blossom sprouts from many of Michigan's native species, including Pyrus Coronaria and Malus coronaria. This aromatic spring bloomer comes in shades of white or pink. Apple blossoms are made of five petals and are about 4 cm in diameter.

Daffodils

• Daffodils belong to the genus Narcissus and have a trumpet structure against a star-shaped backdrop. These early Michigan spring flowers are perennial bulbs that are grown in clusters, filling Michigan hillsides with their sunny yellow hues. Daffodils renew themselves each year through their foliage, so they will last a long time with proper care.

Blue Flag Iris

• The blue iris is one of the first flowers to sprout in Michigan during the spring season. This flower is seen growing alongside the wet areas of lakes and streams. The wild variety of this popular flower has lime-green leaves and a purple iris flower.

Lady's Slippers

• Lady's slippers are spring bloomers that to the orchid family. They are called lady's slipper orchids, or slipper orchids, due to the slipper-shaped pouch characteristic of the flower. Lady's slippers are perennial flowers that can grow 1 or 2 feet tall. Between April and June, a purple or yellow flower develops at the tip of the stalk with oval leaves reaching up to 8 inches in length.