Last Updated on July 19, 2021 by Kimberly Crawford
There are more to flowers than just being classified in terms of colors, when to use them, what to use them for and when they bloom.
If you really want to get a full grasp of everything, you have to understand the different types of flowers and some of their classifications. If you are interested to know them all, read on because we covered everything for you.
What are monocots?
Monocots and dicots are differentiated mainly from the number seed leaves they have on the first bloom. Hence, in simple terms, a monocot has only one cotyledon in its seed. This plant classification mostly includes bulbs like garlic, onion, tulips, daffodils, lilies and even orchids.
What are dicots?
On the other hand, as the term implies, dicots have two cotyledons in their seeds. Dicot plants would include roses, daisies, the aster family and some popular fruits and vegetables such as carrots, peaches, apples and cabbage.
Monocots vs dicots
These are the two major classifications of flowering plants. Aside from what is already mentioned, we can differentiate them further in terms of their most distinct individual characteristics.
| Characteristic | Monocot | Dicot |
| Petals and stamens | Multiples of three | Multiples of 4 or 5 |
| Leaf veins | Parallel | Branching |
| Roots | Fibrous | Tap |
| Type | Herbaceous | Herbaceous/woody |
Classification of flowers
If you would really put your heart to it, flowers come in many classifications. Aside from colors or alphabetizing them in order there are also birth flowers, flowers of the month and their symbolic meaning by color or in terms of season and a lot more.
It is not just extremely fascinating to classify flowers, it will also come in handy for landscaping, stem cutting and more.
Flowers by Alphabet
Of course, we will not be able to squeeze them all in here because there are hundreds of thousands. There are two types of alphabetizing flowers and if you want to list your favorite flowers in alphabetical order, you have to key in either their common names or their scientific names. For alphabetized flower names with images, you can check out.
- Flowers That Start With A
- Flowers That Start With B
- Flowers That Start With C
- Flowers That Start With D
- Flowers That Start With E
- Flowers That Start With F
- Flowers That Start With G
- Flowers That Start With H
- Flowers That Start With I
- Flowers That Start With K
- Flowers That Start With L
- Flowers That Start With M
- Flowers That Start With N
- Flowers That Start With O
- Flowers That Start With P
- Flowers That Start With Q
- Flowers That Start With R
- Flowers That Start With S
- Flowers That Start With T
- Flowers That Start With U
- Flowers That Start With V
- Flowers That Start With W
- Flowers That Start With X
- Flowers That Start With Y
- Flowers That Start With Z
Flowers By color
Another way of classifying flowers is in terms of color. Each colored flower would have its specific symbolic meaning. Most of the time, some flowers would have multiple color sets. And of course, there are flowers with very rare colors.
Related: Rare flowers with names
Purple
These flowers are associated with dignity, nobility, royalty and wisdom. Some famous purple flowers are lavender, catnip, salvia, anemone, indigos, purple heaths, China aster and wild hyacinth.
Read more types of purple flowers
Blue
This flower color is rare. Blue flowers are symbolically associated with peace and tranquility. Famous blue flowers would be cornflower, hydrangea, periwinkle, forget-me-nots, Brunnera, grape hyacinth and morning glory.
Read more: 50+ Types of blue flowers
Yellow
Yellow flowers are symbolically known to evoke joy, innocence and devotion, among others. They often have white contrasts/tinges. The most known yellow flowers are marigold (tagetes), calla lily, yellow rose, yellow tulips, daffodils, yellow carnations and Gerbera daisies.
Pink
This flower color is typically found in spring gardens, in vases at home and most especially in weddings. Popular pink flowers are azaleas, pink roses, pink carnation, chrysanthemum, dahlias and peonies.
White
White flowers are symbols of perfection, divinity, innocence, peace and rebirth. They are seen in arrangements and vases for all types of occasions. Famous white flowers are white roses, scabiosa, wisteria, lilies, magnolias, jasmine, white tulips, daisies and white hydrangea.
Related: 38+ Trees With White Flowers (With Pictures)
Red
This one is a symbol of passion, love, affection and romance. There are a lot of naturally red flowers but there are more cultivars. Well-known red flowers are alstroemeria, red roses, red tulips, red Gerberas, red dahlias, hibiscus and perennial geranium.
Orange
These flowers always spruce up any spring or summer garden. They represent euphoria, enthusiasm, excitement and bravery. It includes begonia, birds of paradise, chrysanthemums, orange tulips, iris, ranunculus, cosmos, zinnia and California poppy.
Read more: Types of orange flowers
Green
Of course, there are uniquely green-colored flowers and needless to say, they are very rare. Lined up on this color type would be Bells of Ireland, Hellebores, green roses, chrysanthemums, spider mums and green scabiosa.
Black
Albeit its ominous appearance, black flowers are beautiful additions in arrangements. They represent both farewell and rebirth. Some flowers with black variants are roses, dahlias, Hellebores, pansy, calla lily, tulips and petunia.
Black and white
While there are no known black and white flowers, there are flowers with black and white cultivars such as roses, calla lilies, carnation, daisy, orchids, camelia and hibiscus.
Brown flowers
Some popular flowers also have brown variations. This flower color is associated with stability, preservation and warmth. Flowers with brown variants are pansies, bearded iris, columbines, daylilies, dahlia and oriental poppy.
National flowers
Because flowers are essentially symbolic and have their respective native locations, they are also classified in terms of the nations they represent. Here are some of them.
Chinese flowers
Aside from its national flower plum blossoms, there are other flowers that are native, popular and are regional flowers in China. These Chinese flowers are: peonies, chrysanthemums, orchids, Chinese rose (Queen of Flowers), camellia, azalea, lotus, Osmanthus and narcissus, gardenia and annual aster.
Africa flowers
The national flower of Africa is King Protea or also known as King Sugar Bush. Aside from this, Africa is also known to be the native location of 90 flowers and counting. The most popular of these flowers are: satin flower, yellow bush lily, amaryllis belladonna, pilgrim’s rest, birds of paradise, adenium, fire lily, cape daisy and calla lily.
Japan
Japan’s national flower is not cherry blossoms, contrary to popular belief. It is actually the 16-petaled chrysanthemum or also known as the imperial flower in Japan. Other popular and native flowers in Japan are camellia, daffodil, wisteria, plum blossom, red spider lily, sweet pea, sunflower and of course, the sakura (cherry blossoms).
Seasonal flowers
Classifying flowers in terms of when they bloom is handy in landscaping. Here is a rundown of the kinds of flowers whose blooming peaks are in the following seasons. Note that we will use NH for the northern hemisphere and SH for southern hemisphere bloom times.
Spring
Starting from March to June (NH) September to November (SH), famous spring flowers are: snapdragon, African daisy, dianthus, pansy, alyssum, freesia, agapanthus, calla lily, cornflower, phlox, amaryllis, rose, stargazer, tulip, poppy and more.
Summer
Blooming from June (NH) and December (SH), summer flowers are composed of: marigold, geranium, vinca, zinnia, impatiens, cornflower, heaths, hydrangea, dahlia, cosmos, lilac, gardenia and carnation.
Fall
Autumn starts in September (NH) and March in (SH). Flowers blooming through this season would be: begonia, petunia, nasturtium, celosia, calendula, amaranthus, baby’s breath, iris, juniper and Asiatic lily.
Winter
There are also cold-hardy flowers whose blooming peak starts in December (NH) and June (SH). These flowers are: primrose, sweet pea, stock, flowering kale, carnation, alstroemeria, Star of Bethlehem, Gerbera daisy, Christmas cactus and protea.
State flowers
Each state of each region in all countries of the world have their own state flowers. For this section, we will particularly look at the state of Hawaii.
#1. Alabama
| Adder’s Mouth Orchid (Malaxis unifolia) | Anemone (Anemone quinquefolia) | New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) |
| Barren Strawberry (Geum donianum) | Camellia | Daylily (Hemerocallis fulva) |
| Oxeye Daisy (Chrysanthemum leucanthemum) | Dogwood (Cornus foemina) | Evening Primrose (Oenothera speciosa) |
| Fairybells (Prosartes maculata) | False Foxglove (Agalinis tenuifolia) | Cutleaf Geranium (Geranium dissectum) |
| Hawkweed (Hieracium venosum) | Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) | Iris (Iris prismatica) |
| Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium) | Knapweed (Centaurea cyanus) | Larkspur (Delphinium tricorne) |
| Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) | Morning Glory (Calystegia sepium) | Onion (Allium cernuum) |
| Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnata) | Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana) | Rhododendron (Rhododendron maximum) |
| Rose (Rosa multiflora) | Sage (Salvia urticifolia) | Sunflower (Helianthus angustifolius) |
| Thistle (Cirsium vulgare) | Touch-me-not (Impatiens capensis) | Umbrellaleaf (Diphylleia cymosa) |
| Violet (Viola pedata) | Wood Sorrel (Oxalis violacea) | Oakleaf Hydrangea |
| Yellow Loosestrife (Lysimachia tonsa) |
#2. Alaska
| Alaskan Monkshood (Aconitum delphiniifolium) | Bog Laurel (Kalmia polifolia) | Bog Rosemary (Andromeda polifolia) |
| Chocolate Lily (Fritillaria camschatcensis) | Common Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia) | Deerberry (Maianthemum dilatatum) |
| Dwarf Fireweed (Epilobium latifolium) | Forget-me-not (Myosotis alpestris) | Monkey Flower (Mimulus guttatus) |
| Nootka Lupine (Lupinus nootkatensis) | Northern Gernanium (Geranium erianthum) | Northern Grass-of-Parnassus (Parnassia palustris) |
| Northern Yarrow (Achillea borealis) | Pond Lily (Nuphar lutea ssp. Polysepala) | Prickly Rose (Rosa acicularis) |
| Salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis) | Scarlet Paintbrush (Castilleja miniata) | Small-flowered Paintbrush (Castilleja parviflora) |
| Thimbleberry (Rubus perviflorus) | Twin Flower (Linnaea borealis) | Villous Cinquefoil (Potentilla villosa) |
| Western Columbine (Aquilegia Formosa) | Whorled Lousewort (Pedcuaris verticillata) | Wild Iris (Iris setosa) |
#3. Arkansas
| Apple Blossom | Bird’s Foot Violet (Viola pedata) | Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) |
| Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) | Carolina Larkspur (Delphinum carolinium) | Downy Phlox (Phlox pilosa) |
| Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis) | Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja coccinea) | Mexican Hat (Ratibida columnifera) |
| Ohio Spiderwort (Tradescantia ohiensis) | Ox-eye Daisy (Chrysanthemum leucanthemum) | Pale Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Pallida) |
| Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria) | Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) | Queen Anne’s Lace (Daucus carota) |
| Rose Vervain (Glandularia canadensis) | Showy Evening Primrose (Oenothera speciosa) | Spider Lily (Hymenoeallis caroliniana) |
| Tickseed (Bidens aristosa) | Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) |
#4. Arizona
| Adenium | African Daisies | Ageratum |
| Angelonia | Aster | Bee Balm |
| Bigelow’s Purple Aster | Black-Eyed Susan | Blue Salvia |
| Bougainvillea | Bower Vines | Calendula |
| Carnation | Celosia | Clarkia |
| Coleus | Coreopsis | Cornflower |
| Cosmos (Orange) | Dahlia | Delphinium |
| Dianthus | Echinacea | English Daisy |
| Flax | Forget-Me-Not | Four O’Clock |
| Foxglove | Gaillardia | Gazania |
| Geranium | Globe Amaranth | Globe Mallow |
| Golden Fleece | Gomphrena | Hibiscus |
| Hollyhock | Honeysuckle | Ipomea Sweet Potato Vine |
| Johnny-Jump Up | Lantana | Larkspur |
| Linaria | Lisianthus | Lobelia |
| Lupine | Marigold | Mediteranean Vinca |
| Mexican Hat | Nasturtium | Nierembergia |
| Ornamental Cabbage | Painted Daisy | Pansy |
| Pentas | Petunia | Phlox |
| Pincushion Flower | Poppy | Portulaca |
| Purple Coneflower | Purslane | Queen Anne’s Lace |
| Red Salvia | Shasta Daisy | Snapdragon |
| Stock | Sunflower | Sweet Alyssum |
| Sweet Pea | Tangerine Beauty Crossvine | Verbena |
| Vinca | Zinnia |
#5. California
| Alkali Mallow (Malvella leprosa) | Baby Blue Eyes (Nemophila menziesii) | Blue Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) |
| Bush Poppy (Dendromecon rigida) | Bush Sunflower (Encelia californica) | California Blackberry (BushRubus ursinus) |
| California Buckwheat (Eriogonum fasciculatum) | California Buttercup (Ranunculus californicus) | California Checkerbloom (Sidalcea malviflora subsp. californica) |
| California Hedge Nettle (Stachys bullata) | California Hummingbird Sage (Salvia spathacea) | California Loosestrife (Lythrum californicum) |
| California Peony (Paeonia californica) | California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) | California Suncup (Dendromecon rigida) |
| Catalina Mariposa Lily (Calochortus catalinae) | Chamise (Adenostoma fasciculatum) | Chia (Salvia columbariae) |
| Chinese-Houses (Collinsia heterophylla) | Cliff Malacothrix (Malacothrix saxatilis) | Common Goldenstar (Bloomeria crocea) |
| Common Goldfields (Lasthenia californica) | Deerweed (Acmispon glaber) | Elegant Clarkia (Clarkia unguiculata) |
| Fairy Lantern (Calochortus albus) | Fiesta (Pholistoma auritum) | Fringed Indian Pink (Silene laciniata) |
| Golden Yarrow (Eriophyllum confertiflorum) | Hairy-Leaf Ceanothus (Ceanothus oliganthus) | Heartleaf Penstemon (Keckiella cordifolia) |
| HollyLeafed Cherry (Prunus ilicifolia) | Hooker’s Evening Primrose (Oenothera elate subsp. Hookeri) | Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja affinis) |
| Jimson Weed (Datura wrightii) | Johnny Jump Up (Viola pedunculata) | Liveforever (Dudleya cymosa) |
| Lupine (Lupinus spp.) | Mule Fat (Baccharis salicifolia) | Mustard Evening Primrose (Eulobus californicus) |
| Narrowleaf Milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis) | Pacific Sanicle (Sanicula crassicaulis) | Popcornflower (Plagiobothrys collinus) |
| Prickly Phlox (Leptodactylon californicum) | Punch Bowl Godetia (Clarkia bottae) | Scarlet Bugler (Penstemon centranthifolius) |
| Sticky Monkeyflower (Mimulus aurantiacus) | Sticky Phacelia (Phacelia viscida var. albiflora) | Stinging Lupine (Lupinus hirsutissimus) |
| Sugar Bush (Rhus ovata) | Tarweed (Deinandra fasciculata) | Tidy Tips (Layia platyglossa) |
| Turkish Rugging (Chorizanthe staticoides) | Twining Snapdragon (Antirrhinum kelloggii) | Western Blue-Eyed-Grass (Sisyrinchium bellum) |
| Western Goldenrod (Euthamia occidentalis) | Western Virgin’s Bower (Clematis ligusticifolia) | Whispering Bells (Emmenanthe penduliflora) |
| Wild Cucumber (Marah spp.) | Wild Morning Glory (Calystegia macrostegia) | Wishbone Bush (Mirabilis laevis) |
#6. Colorado
| Calla Lily | Clematis | Coral Bells |
| Corsican Violet | Dahlia | Daylily |
| Echinacea ‘Cheyenne Spirit’ | Four o’clock | Gaillardia Aristata ‘Blanket Flower’ |
| Geranium ‘Rozanne’ | Gladiola | Leadwort |
| Lungwort | Lupine ‘Gallery Mix’ | Marigold |
| Pansy | Perovskia ‘Russian Sage’ | Poppy ‘Spring Fever Mix’ |
| Rocky Mountain Columbine | Salvia ‘May Night’ | Sedum ‘Tapestry Carpet’ |
| Sunflower | Zinnia |
#7. Connecticut
| Blue-stemmed goldenrod (Solidago caesia) | Butterfly Weed (Asclepias) | Common witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) |
| Daylilies | Eastern purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) | Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia) |
| Goldenrod (Solidago) | Hawthorn (Crataegus viridis) | Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium maculatum) |
| Little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) | New England Aster (Aster novae-angliae) | Pansies |
| Serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis) | Sweetbay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) | Trumpet honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) |
| Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum) |
#8. Delaware
| Blue Mistflower (Conoclinium Coelestinum) | Blue Star (Amsonia Tabernaemontana) | Bushy Asters (Aster Dumosus) |
| Canadian Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) | Fireweed (Chamaenerion Angustifolium) | Fourleaf Milkweed (Asclepias Quadrifolia) |
| Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus Tuberosus) | Joe-Pye Weed (Eutrochium Fistulosum) | Leatherleaf (Chamaedaphne Calyculata) |
| Gayfeather (Liatris Spicata) | Liverleaf (Hepatica Nobilis) | Marsh Marigold (Caltha Palustris) |
| Mexican Prickly Poppy (Argemone Mexicana) | Pearly Everlasting (Anaphalis Margaritacea) | Seashore Mallow (Kosteletzkya Virginica) |
| Shrubby St. John’s Wort (Hypericum Prolificum) | Spotted Cranesbill (Geranium Maculatum) | Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata) |
| Thimbleweed (Anemone Virginiana) | Tickseed (Coreopsis Tinctoria) | Trumpet Vine (Campsis Radicans) |
| White Baneberry (Actaea pachypoda) | White Snakeroot (Ageratina Altissima) | White Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium) |
| Wild Lupine (Lupinus Perennis) |
#9. Florida
| Alligatorlily (Hymenocallis Palmeri) | Beach Sunflower (Helianthus Debilis) | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Pulchella) |
| Blue Salvia | Bolivian Sunset (Gloxinia Sylvatica) | Butterfly Weed (Asclepias Tuberosa) |
| Common Purslane | Coral Bells (Heuchera) | Dwarf morning glory (Evolvulus) |
| Firespike | Florida Sweetheart (Caladium Bicolor) | Gerbera Daisy |
| Hibiscus | Lantana | Lavender |
| Leavenworth Tickseed (Coreopsis Leavenworthii) | Mexican Heather (Cuphea hyssopifolia) | Pentas |
| Periwinkle (Vinca) | Plumbago | Prickly Poppy (Argemone Albiflora) |
| Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea) | Skyblue Clustervine (Jacquemontia Pentanthos) | Sunshine Mimosa (Mimosa Strigillosa) |
| West Indian Jasmine (Ixora) |
#10. Georgia
| Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia spp.) | Bloodflower (Asclepias Curassavica) | Cardinal (Lobelia Cardinalis) |
| Coreopsis (Coreopsis Spp.) | Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) | Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) |
| Dahlias | Fleabane (Erigeron speciosus) | Gaillardia (Gaillardia species) |
| Gerbera Daisy | Roses | Shasta daisy (Leucanthemum species) |
| Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) | Tithonia (Tithonia rotundifolia) | Verbena |
| Yarrow (Achillea species) | Zinnias |
#11. Hawaii
The state flower of Hawaii is the yellow hibiscus known in the vernacular as pua mao hau hele. Other flowers representing specific islands in Hawaii would be: plumeria, bird of paradise, jasmine, lehua flower and naupaka.
#12. Idaho
| Buttercup (Ranunculus spp.) | Fairy Slipper (Calypso bulbosa) | Fairybells (Disporum trachycarpum) |
| Honeysuckle (Lonicera ciliosa) | Pink buttercup (Oxalis adenophylla) | Pussytoes (Antennaria dioica) |
| Queen’s Cup (Clintonia uniflora) | Rock cress (Arabis caucasica) | Trillium (Trillium ovatum) |
| Yellowbell (Fritillaria pudica) |
#13. Illinois
| Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorous) | Blanket Flower (Galardia x grandiflora) | Carpathian Harebell (Campanula carpatica) |
| Columbine (Aquilegia x hybrida) | Common Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) | Globe Thistle (Echinops ritro) |
| Maiden Pink (Dianthus deltoides) | Rose Mallow (Hibiscus mosheutos) |
#14. Indiana
| Autumn joy stonecrop (Hylotelephium Herbstfreude) | Autumn Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale) | Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) |
| Blue False Indigo (Baptisia australis) | Blue Flag Iris (Iris virginica shrevei) | Blue Phlox (Phlox divaricata) |
| Blue-stemmed Goldenrod (Solidago caesia) | Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) | Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) |
| Celandine Poppy (Stylophorum diphyllum) | Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) | Coral bells (Heuchera) |
| Culver’s Root (Veronicastrum virginicum) | Dense Blazing Star (Liatris spicata) | False Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides) |
| Fire Pink (Silene virginica) | Goat’s Beard (Aruncus dioicus) | Great Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica) |
| Green-Headed Coneflower (Rudbeckia laciniata) | Grey Goldenrod (Solidago nemoralis) | Marsh Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) |
| New England Aster (Aster novae-angliae) | Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) | Queen-of-the-Prairie (Filipendula rubra) |
| Royal Catchfly (Silene regia) | Short’s Aster (Aster shortii) | Smooth Aster (Aster laevis) |
| Spotted Joe-Pye-Weed (Eupatorium maculatum) | Stiff Goldenrod (Solidago rigida) | Summer Phlox (Phlox paniculata) |
| Sweet Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia subtomentosa) | Sweet Joe-Pye-Weed (Eupatorium purpureum) | Tall Coreopsis (Coreopsis tripteris) |
| Violet Lespedeza (Lespedeza violacea) | Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica) | Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum) |
#15. Iowa
Wild rose
#16. Kansas
Wild native sunflower
#17. Kentucky
Goldenrods (Solidago)
#18. Louisiana
Louisiana Iris
#19. Maine
White Pine Cone and Tassel
#20. Maryland
Black-Eyed Susan
#21. Massachusetts
Mayflower
#22. Michigan
Apple Blossom
#23. Minnesota
Pink & White Lady Slipper
#24. Mississippi
Coreopsis
#25. Missouri
Hawthorn
#26. Montana
Bitterroot
#27. Nebraska
Goldenrod
#28. Nevada
Sagebrush
#29. New Hampshire
Purple lilac
#30. New Jersey
Violet
#31. New Mexico
Yucca
#32. New York
Rose
#33. North Carolina
Carolina Lily
#34. North Dakota
Wild Prairie Rose
#35. Ohio
Red Carnation
#36. Oklahoma
Idian blanket
#37. Oregon
Oregon Grape
#38. Pennsylvania
Penngift Crownvetch
#39. Rhode Island
Violet
#40. South Carolina
Yellow Jessamine
#41. South Dakota
American Pasque
#42. Tennessee
Iris
#43. Texas
Bluebonnet
#44. Utah
Sego Lily
#45. Vermont
#46. Virginia
American Dogwood
#47. Washington
Coast Rhododendron
#48. West Virginia
Rhododendron
#49. Wisconsin
Wood Violet
#50. Wyoming
Idian PaintBrush
Birth month flowers
If there are zodiacs and birthstones, there are also birth month flowers. If you ever think of giving flowers as birthday gifts (for a change), here is a list of what you can choose from depending on birth months.
January
For January born, carnations and snowdrops are their birth flowers. They represent rebirth, love, hope and admiration.
February
The month of love is best represented by primrose and violets. They stand for young love, faithfulness and modesty.
March
Those born in the first month of spring have daffodils as their birth month flower. It represents fortune, prosperity and new beginnings.
April
Symbolically associated with innocence, pleasure and bliss, April borns have the daisy and sweet pea as their birth month flowers.
May
The blooming peak of most spring flowers, the birth month flowers of May borns are Lily of the Valley and Hawthorn. They represent hope and motherhood.
June
June people have rose and honeysuckle as their birth month flowers. Both represent passion, romance and happiness.
July
For July borns, their flowers are water lily and larkspur which represent purity, positivity and dignity.
August
Early fall babies have poppy and gladiolus as their birth month flowers. They represent creativity, imagination and having a strong character.
September
September borns have morning glory and aster as their official birth month flowers. They signify love, morality and undying affection.
October
Entering into the colder months, October borns have marigold and cosmos as birth month flowers. These ones represent passion, creativity and peace.
November
People born in November are represented by chrysanthemums. This flower signifies honesty and loyalty.
December
Winter babies have hollies and narcissus as their birth month flowers. They represent abundance, wealth, hope and are also symbols of protection.
Tropical flowers
Aside from having more color selections, tropical flowers bring other certain upsides to the garden such as more fragrance, bigger flowers and attract more butterflies in the garden. Famous tropical flowers are:
- Hibiscus
- Bromeliad
- Clivia
- Chenille
- Orchid
- Jasmine
- Pagoda jewel
- Protea
- Bougainvillea
- Anthurium
- Canna
- Angel’s trumpet
Perennial flowers
These are flowers that bloom constantly for more than two years (in contrast with annuals and biennials). They are practically small flowering plants whose blooming peak is from summer to spring. Here are some perennial flowers that you can plant:
- Achillea
- Bellflower
- Centranthus
- Tickseed
- Dianthus
- Fringed bleeding heart
- Coneflower
- Blanket flower
- Red hot poker
- Blazing star
- Catmint
- Scabiosa
- Sedum
- Spikewell
- Spiderwort
Edible flowers
Note that not all flowers are edible but there are some ornamentals that will not just give a burst of color into your garden but can also have health benefits when added to food. Here are some flowers which you can plant for an edible garden.
- Borage
- Calendula
- Dandelion
- Daylily
- Gem marigold
- Hyssop
- Bee balm
- Herb flowers (from basil, chives, cilantro, dill, fennel and garlic, among others)
- Nasturtium
- Pansy
- Squash blossoms
- Hibiscus
- Lavender
- Honeysuckle
- Chamomile
- Rose
Medicinal flowers
As the term implies, medicinal flowers are known for their interesting medicinal profile. Some of them have been archived from as early as 2,000 years ago and are used both in traditional medicine and are incorporated in new pharmaceutical drugs until now. Here are some of these medicinal flowers:
- Angelica flower
- Begonia
- Common daisy
- Black cohosh
- Blood flower
- Blue lobelia
- Calendula
- California poppy
- Carnation
- Chrysanthemum
- Cornflower
- Foxglove
- Gardenia
- Jasmine
- Herbal flowers (lavender, chamomile)
- Lilac
- Passion flower
- Rose
- Snapdragon
- Sunflower
Annual flowers
As the term implies, annual flowers only bloom once a year and because of this, they cannot develop strong and extensive roots. It is also because of this reason that annual flowers to be planted should be chosen carefully. Here are some of them:
- Amaranthus
- Celosia
- Spider flower
- Cosmos
- Cupflower
- Cypress vine
- Marigold
- Lantana
- Mexican sunflower
- Verbena
- Zinnia
- Floss flower
- Tithonia
Wild flowers
Technically, wild flowers are the source of most hybrids and cultivars. They grow and bloom on their own and are not intentionally seeded or planted. Most of them have large blooms and with notable fragrance. Some of these are:
- Agave
- African daisy
- Bird cherry
- Celandine
- Coneflower
- Dog violet
- Drummond phlox
- Fivespot
- Foxgloves
- Gold yarrow
- Poppies
- Blue sage
- Primrose
- Rose angel
- Snowdrop
- Wallflower
- Daisy
- Winecup
Exotic flowers
These flowers add a more rustic, soulful vibe to any garden or flower arrangement. They are in between wild and tropical flowers and here’s some of them:
- Tulips
- Anthurium
- Birds of paradise
- Amaryllis
- Hyacinth
- Calla lily
- Lilies
- Lotus flower
- Lily of the valley
- Ecuadorian roses
- Gardenia
- Calathea
- Lilac
- Orchids
- Plumeria
Desert flowers
These ones are used in xeriscapes because they are drought-tolerant flowers who love being under the sun for extended hours. If you happen to live in hotter climates, here are the flowers that you should plant:
- Lupine
- Poppies
- Penstemon
- Mallow
- Desert marigold
- African iris
- Alyssum
- Butterfly bush
- Evening primrose
- Lantana
- Yarrow
- Rugosa rose
- Flowering cacti
Ground cover flowers
Blanketing an area with flowering plants may be more expensive at installation but they will be cheaper to maintain in the long run. Here are some of the best ground cover flowers that you should check out:
- Creeping phlox
- Candytuft
- Ice plant
- Woodruff
- Alyssum
- Liriope
- Periwinkle
- Thyme
- Cotoneaster
- Dragon’s blood
- Sedum
- Bugleweed
- Climbing hydrangea
- Snow-in-summer
- Wild violet
Frost flowers
These ones are formed when thin layers of ice are pushed from the stems or leaves of plants. They create a blanket of white sap surrounding the flowers in the early mornings of colder seasons. Some plants that create frost flowers are:
- Crownbeard
- Ironweed
- Dittany
- Stinkweed
- Frostweed
Flowers safe for cats
As beautiful as they may seem, not all flowers are feline friendly. Here are some flowers that you should avoid if you have pet cats around:
- Lily of the valley
- Wisteria
- Lantana
- Lilies
- Hydrangea
- Foxglove
- Oleander
- Azalea
- Monkshood
- Mountain laurel
- Fall crocus
- Angel’s trumpet
Flowers for shade
If you live in locations where there is more shade than sun, there are only a set of flowers which you could choose to plant. Here are some shade flowers for you to consider:
- Coral bells
- Hydrangea
- Impatiens
- Astilbe
- Bleeding heart
- Rhododendron
- Pansy
- Lungwort
- Fuchsia
- Begonia
Poisonous flowers
These flowers can be harmful for animals and human beings, alike. Some of them can even be deadly when touched or ingested. Here are some poisonous flowers that you should be wary of:
- Chinese lanterns
- Bittersweet nightshade
- Foxglove
- Mountain laurel
- Easter lily
- Lantana
- Tansy
- Bloodroot
- Calla lily
- Daffodil
- Hydrangea
- Iris
- Larkspur
- Morning glory
- Naked lady
- Monkshood
- Peruvian lily
Flowers for bees
If you want to attract bees in your garden, here are some of the flowering plants that will surely keep them coming.
- Anise hyssop
- Aster
- Black-eyed Susan
- Lilac
- Clover
- Cotoneaster
- English lavender
- Globe thistle
- Solidago
- Lupine
- Penstemon
- Purple coneflower
- Sage
- Scorpion weed
- Sedum sunflower
- Wallflower
- Zinnia
Conclusion
Now that we have covered several types of flowers, you will have a wider range of flower choices for different reasons, occasions and landscaping functions. Aside from that, you can now make better choices when it comes to ground cover flowers, sending flowers for birthdays and in developing a flower theme for each season.
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