The Kentucky state flower is the Goldenrod. The tall and spindly plant thrives in many conditions and soil types. The flower has green and prominent yellow foliage that actively blossoms in the summer. Here is an image of the flowers at the Arboretum.
Goldenrods at the Arboretum
A lonely tree against a blue sky with clouds and goldenrods in the foreground on the trail of Hisle Farm Park, Lexington, Kentucky
A Lonely Tree
280 acres of rolling pasture land located five miles northeast of downtown Lexington. The park boasts a shared-use trail system open to horse riders and hikers. Here is an image of a bench to sit and view the landscape and goldenrods.
A Bench to View the Landscape
Goldenrod is a prevalent plant. It is found across several continents, including Europe, Asia, North Africa, and North America. Goldenrod is the flower of several states, and this particular species is Kentucky’s state flower.
Solidago, or Goldenrod, is a genus of herbaceous perennials in the aster family with up to 120 species and numerous cultivars. It displays small, bright yellow flowers in dense clusters on top of tall stems from July through September.
Goldenrods Against the Sky
Goldenrods Against the Clouds