State

Common Name

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Watering Needs

Alabama

Camellia

Enjoy deep watering, moist not soggy soil, mulch around to keep in moisture.

Alaska

Forget-Me-Not

Thrive in moist soil, suggested to water three to four times weekly during spring and summer.

American Samoa

Teuila Torch Ginger

Drought tolerant, grows well in sandy soil, grows naturally in coastal regions.

Arizona

Saguaro Cactus Blossom

Requires 10” of water annually.

Arkansas

Apple Blossom

Water frequently and deeply.

California

California Poppy

Needs very little water, drought-resistant.

Colorado

Rocky Mountain Columbine

Water about once weekly, soil should be moist about 1” down.

Connecticut

Mountain Laurel

Has shallow roots, needs about 2” of water weekly.

Delaware

Peach Blossom

Use about 36” of water annually.

District of Columbia

American Beauty Rose

Needs good air circulation, well-drained soil.

Florida

Orange Blossom

1.5” of water weekly.

Georgia

Cherokee Rose

Deer resistant, drought-tolerant.

Guam

Bougainvillea Spectabilis

Likes it dry, likes a deep watering every 3 to 4 weeks.

Hawaii

Hawaiian Hibiscus

Needs large amounts of water, daily watering in warm weather.

Idaho

Syringa, mock orange

Regular watering, allow soil to slightly dry up before watering again.

Illinois

Violet

Water just enough to keep soil moist (not soggy).

Indiana

Peony

The average Peony needs about 1” of water weekly.

Iowa

Wild Rose

Enjoys moist conditions with full or partial sun exposure.

Kansas

Sunflower

Water once weekly until top 6” of soil is moist.

Kentucky

Goldenrod

Rarely needs supplemental watering, drought-tolerant, water once weekly.

Louisiana 

Magnolia

First two seasons water weekly, after that water twice monthly.

Maine

White Pine Cone and Tassel

Water about 1” weekly, does well in dry soil.

Maryland

Black-eyed Susan

Water whenever top inch of soil becomes dry.

Massachusetts

Mayflower

Keep soil moist until plant is rooted, keep lightly mulched to keep in moisture.

Michigan

Apple Blossom

Water frequently and deeply.

Minnesota

Pink and White Lady’s Slipper

Drought-tolerant, likes well-drained soil, water once weekly during summer months.

Mississippi

Magnolia

First two seasons water weekly, after that water twice monthly.

Montana

Bitterroot

Enjoys full sun, likes well-drained soil, water when soil becomes dry.

Nebraska

Goldenrod

Drought-tolerant, does not typically need supplemental watering.

Nevada

Sagebrush

Water generously once weekly, wait to water until top few inches of soil is dry.

New Hampshire

Purple Lilac

Water when top inches of soil become dry, water weekly, needs good air circulation.

New Jersey

Violet

Water just enough to keep soil moist (not soggy).

New Mexico

Yucca Flower

Drought resistant, require top inches of soil to dry out before next watering, typically needs watered every 14 days depending on climate.

New York

Rose

When establishing soak the soil 16” to 18” in depth, then 1” to 2” weekly.

North Carolina

Flowering Dogwood

Weekly watering of about 6”, mulch helps keep soil moist.

North Dakota

Wild Prairie Rose

Water about once weekly.

Northern Mariana Islands

Flor de Mayo

Enjoys full sun, allow soil to dry before next watering

Ohio

Scarlet Carnation

Needs well-draining soil, water thoroughly once weekly

Oklahoma

Indian Blanket

Needs well-draining soil and occasional watering

Oregon

Oregon grape

Keep soil moist and water weekly

Pennsylvania

Mountain Laurel

Has shallow roots, needs about 2” of water weekly

Puerto Rico

Flor de Maga

Enjoys the sun or partial shade, water regularly

Rhode Island

Violet

Water just enough to keep soil moist (not soggy)

South Carolina

Yellow Jessamine

Moderate watering needs, water regularly

South Dakota

Pasque Flower

Moderate watering needs, water regularly

Tennessee

Iris

Deep watering for longer durations is desired over multiple short watering

Texas

Bluebonnet

1” of water weekly

Utah

Sego Lily

Requires almost no water, requires little rain and no supplemental watering

Vermont

Red Clover

Needs 30” to 45” of water annually

Virgin Islands

Yellow Elder

Water when weather is hot and dry, provide drainage for excess water

Virginia

American Dogwood

6” watering weekly, more when weather is dry and hot

Washington

Coast Rhododendron

1” watering weekly

West Virginia

Rhododendron

1” watering weekly

Wisconsin

Wood Violet

 Water just enough to keep soil moist (not soggy)

Wyoming

Indian Paintbrush

Drought-tolerant, only needs occasional watering