Georgia State Flower

Cherokee Rose

The above photograph shows three stages in the flowering of a Cherokee Rose. At left center is an unopened bud; at top is a recently opened bloom; and at bottom is a mature bloom.

The Cherokee Rose became Georgia's official state "floral emblem" by virtue of a joint resolution of the General Assembly approved by Gov. Nathaniel Harris on Aug. 18, 1916.

Photograph by Ed Jackson

Click here for a larger photo of a Cherokee Rose

Cherokee Rose Photo Gallery from Pierce County

Legend of the Cherokee Rose

Cherokee Rose Page from netstate.com

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