Indiana's current state flower, the peony, is not native to the state and lacks historical significance. Advocacy groups propose replacing the peony with native plants like butterfly milkweed or fire ...

A statewide campaign is underway to change Indiana's state flower from the non-native peony to the native butterfly milkweed. Proponents argue the state flower should be native to Indiana and that the ...

Replacing the peony has been a debate for many years. Of Indiana's symbols, it is the only one with no obvious historical significance to the state. In fact, over the 200 years Indiana has been a ...