The rose was officially named America’s national flower in 1986 by President Ronald Reagan, chosen in part because it can be grown in all 50 states.
From backyard gardens in New England to fields along the California coast.
More than just a symbol of beauty, the rose became something distinctly American through its ability to exist almost everywhere, tying together different regions, climates, and traditions into one shared piece of the country’s landscape.
The rose was officially named America’s national flower in 1986 by President Ronald Reagan, chosen in part because it can be grown in all 50 states.
From backyard gardens in New England to fields along the California coast.
More than just a symbol of beauty, the rose became something distinctly American through its ability to exist almost everywhere, tying together different regions, climates, and traditions into one shared piece of the country’s landscape.
