when was the maryland state flower gave to maryland
Rudbeckia hirta. The Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) has been the official Maryland flower since 1918 when it was designated the Floral Emblem of Maryland by the General Assembly (Chapter 458, Acts of 1918; Code State Government Article, sec. 13-305). 1  Find on Areaconnect Yellow Pages. 2  Link to 50states.com.