Georgia's state flower is changing from the 'invasive' Cherokee Rose to the native Sweetbay Magnolia after a Senate vote.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Georgia is turning a new leaf, or rather, a new flower. The Senate unanimously approved changing the state’s flower last week from ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The Peach State could have a new state flower soon, with a new bill making its way through the Georgia ...

For more than 100 years, the Georgia state flower has been the Cherokee Rose. But an effort is underway to remove this designation and offer the Sweetbay Magnolia as a replacement. The Georgia Native ...

With the help of the Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs, the state declared the Cherokee Rose as its official state flower in 1916, but we could have a new one soon if new legislation passes. In ...

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From roses to hydrangeas, Georgia gardeners love their flowers. But only one flower can be named the state’s most stunning. According to a recent report from Gardening Chores, and their team of master ...

Georgia is changing its state flower from the non-native Cherokee Rose to the native Sweetbay Magnolia, a move supported by the Georgia Native Plant Society.

ATLANTA — The Georgia Senate has passed a bill that would name a new official state flower. Prior to this passage, the Georgia Native Plant Society (GNPS) announced its support of the House's version ...

Georgia is turning a new leaf, or rather, a new flower. The Senate unanimously approved changing the state’s flower last week from one white flower to another—the Cherokee Rose to the Sweetbay ...