On March 18, 1911, the Utah State Legislature designated the sego lily as the state flower. Early in 1913 the LDS General Relief Society Board chose it as their official emblem. During the …

Calochortus nuttallii, also known as the sego lily, is a bulbous perennial plant that is endemic to the Western United States. The common name of sego comes from a similar Shoshone word. …

Jul 13, 2020 · The sego lily was formally designated as the Utah State Flower in 1911 chosen for its natural beauty as well as its historical significance. The lily gets its scientific name …

Jan 26, 2021 · The sego lily is Utah's official state flower; it was designated as the official Utah flower in 1911. The sego lily is a bulbous perennial plant. The primary reason for selecting this …

Feb 23, 2024 · Utah is the 45th state of the United States of America, with the sego lily being the state’s symbol flower. The sego lily (Calochortus nuttallii) is a perennial bulb native to the …

To truly grasp why the Sego Lily deserves its floral fame in Utah, we must first dig down—metaphorically speaking—into its history. The Sego Lily wasn’t just plucked from …

The Sego Lily, Utah's state flower, is scientifically known as Calochortus nuttallii. This delicate and enchanting flower goes by various names, including Mariposa lily or Sandhill Mariposa Tulip. …

Oct 24, 2024 · Officially known as Utah's state flower, the sego lily aptly embodies the spectacular scenery and rich legacy of the state. Utahns have a particular place in their hearts for this …

Dec 10, 2015 · A perennial, the state flower of Utah consists of three ivory colored petals that open in almost tulip-like fashion in May and June. Sego Lily petals are decorated with red or …

The Sego lily is the official state flower of Utah. It was officially adopted March 18, 1911.