Oklahoma State Wildflower Indian Blanket Gaillardia pulchella

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When it comes to state flora, one must be careful to differentiate in Oklahoma. The Sooner State is represented, in one way or another, by three official flowers:

Supported by House Bill No. 1649, The indian blanket was adopted as the official state wildflower of Oklahoma on May 7, 1986.

Official floral emblem - Mistletoe
Official state wildflower - Indian Blanket
Official state flower - Hybrid Tea Rose, "Oklahoma"
The Oklahoma Statutes

The following information is excerpted from the Oklahoma Statutes, Title 25, Section 25-92.

TITLE 25. Definitions and General Provisions.
Chapter 3 - State Emblems and Honorary Positions.
SECTION 25-92.1.

§25-92.1. State wild flower - Indian Blanket.

The official state wild flower of the State of Oklahoma shall be the Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella).

Added by Laws 1986, HB 1649, c. 6, § 1, eff. November 1, 1986.

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