Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Amid the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, one flower endured. Named for New Orleans gardener Peggy Martin, who lost her parents and her home in the storm, the rose that bears her name survived and came to symbolize hope, renewal, and resilience. On Saturday, the Peggy Martin Rose will adorn LSU football helmetsāa lasting reminder that even after the storm, we rise.
Learn more ā”ļø https://lsu.edu/katrina-20th/index.php
Amid the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, one flower endured. Named for New Orleans gardener Peggy Martin, who lost her parents and her home in the storm, the rose that bears her name survived and came to symbolize hope, renewal, and resilience. On Saturday, the Peggy Martin Rose will adorn LSU football helmetsāa lasting reminder that even after the storm, we rise.
Learn more ā”ļø https://lsu.edu/katrina-20th/index.php
