Ireland state flower

National Flower of Ireland - Shamrock

We list our top 7 favourite Irish plants and wildflowers of Ireland. Explore the origins, uses and names of native Irish wildflowers.

Bells-of-Ireland is a yearly flowering summer flower. They also call it Moluccellalaevis. Bells-of-Ireland is a symbol of luck in the vocabulary of flowers. The small white flowers appear embedded in the unyielding calyces surrounding them. Bells-of-Ireland come from Syria, Turkey and Caucasus, Northern Ireland. Continue reading about Bells of Ireland on our website.

Keep an eye out for these colourful Irish wildflowers and plants while touring Ireland.

Iowa State Flower Wild Rose

What Is Ireland's National Flower?

Plants are the cornerstone of our biodiversity -- the foundation on which all of our wildlife depends. They form the vital link between the sun's energy and almost all life on earth. Yet so often we don't give them the attention they deserve. Birds, mammals and our larger, more dynamic invertebrates tend to hog…

Irish wildflowers flowering in May, wildflowers of Ireland in May

I've mixed views about Irish heather. It's a low maintenance shrub that only really needs a wee trim after it flowers. I've bought a few tiny plants (2"x 5"L) in years gone by & in no time they spread to 2 ft wide x 1.5-2 ft tall. Heather is native to western and northern Europe. It seems to thrive in cold weather and rocky soil - perfect for Ireland and the Scottish Highlands. Pink & white photos above taken Feb 2010. Rose with a backdrop of autumn flowering heather. Photo taken Sept 2010…

Bells of Ireland-- my new favorite flower!

Decorate your classroom with our fab flowers of Britain and Northern Ireland posters that are accompanied by each country’s flag.

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In diversity there is beauty and there is strength. We offer a wide range of varieties, colors and shapes in Seeds, Cuttings, Plugs, TC and Bulbs.

From Celtic knots to shamrocks and claddagh rings, here’s a look at some of Ireland’s most famous symbols.

Iris... Tennessee state flower

The three leaf clover, also known as the shamrock, has been a staple in Irish culture for centuries. It is said that Saint Patrick, the patron saint of