types flower name

Sun Needs

Full Sun

Soil Needs

Well-drained

Zones

4 – 7

Height

0.5 – 3 feet

Blooms in

Early Spring – Mid-Summer

Features

Good for cut flowers

Red Valerian

This low maintenance plant handles a variety of soil types and excels in full sun. Featuring dense, fragrant flowers, Red Valerian doesn’t only come in red, but also blue, white and pink blooms.

Sun Needs

Full Sun

Soil Needs

Well-drained

Zones

5 – 8

Height

1.5 – 3 feet

Blooms in

Mid-Summer – Late Summer

Features

Good for cut flowers

Rock Soapwort
Used primarily as an ornamental plant in rock gardens, the Rock Soapwort features small blooms in shades of red and pink. Despite its tolerance of droughty and low fertile soil, it doesn’t perform well in hot, humid weather.

Sun Needs

Full Sun

Soil Needs

Well-drained

Zones

2 – 9

Height

0.25 – 0.75 foot

Blooms in

Early Spring – Late Summer

Features

Deer resistant

Rose
With more than 100 species, the Rose is most commonly categorized for its trailing stems with sharp prickles. Roses vary in size and shape, but are vibrant in colors ranging from red, yellow, orange, blue, white and pink. Given the many species, Roses also hybirdize easily, allowing you to explore the many varieties.

Sun Needs

Full Sun

Soil Needs

Well-drained

Zones

2 – 11

Height

1 – 10 feet

Blooms in

Late Spring – Early Fall

Features

Good for cut flowers

Rue
Rue is an evergreen plant often found as accent foliage or manicured into hedges. It tolerates just about any sun and soil type, but be aware that the leaves are toxic and can cause a skin rash if you make contact.

Sun Needs

Full Sun?/?Partial Shade

Soil Needs

Well-drained

Zones

4 – 9

Height

1.5 – 3 feet

Blooms in

Mid-Summer – Late Summer

Features

Good for pressed flowers

Sanvitalia

If you’re a Sunflower fan seeking a shorter substitute, look no further. The small Sanvitalia resemble their taller cousins with dark brown centers and golden yellow petals. Add them to windowboxes or other outdoor containers where they can get a lot of sunlight.

Sun Needs

Full Sun

Soil Needs

Well-drained

Zones

10 – 11

Height

0.5 – 1 feet

Blooms in

Early Summer – Mid-Fall

Features

Non-invasive

Scarlet Sage
Spotted easily with their flaming red flowers, newer Scarlet Sage plant hybrids can also come in pink, purple or white flowers. Easy to grow and generally low maintenance, it’s a popular choice for public gardens and areas.

Sun Needs

Full Sun?/?Partial Shade

Soil Needs

Well-drained

Zones

3 – 10

Height

1 – 2 feet

Blooms in

Mid-Summer – Mid-Fall

Features

Deer resistant

Sea Lavender
Despite the name, Sea Lavender has no relation to the Lavender plant, but do have similar growing properties. Preferring full sun and can tolerate droughty soil, Sea Lavender comes in shades of blue, violet and pink.

Sun Needs

Full Sun

Soil Needs

Well-drained

Zones

3 – 9

Height

1.5 – 2 feet

Blooms in

Mid-Summer – Late Summer

Features

Good for cut flowers

Sea Thrift
Small and clustered, the Sea Thrift comes in red, violet, white and pink colors. Preferring full sun and sandy soil, do not plant in wet or humid conditions so as to avoid plant rot.

Sun Needs

Full Sun

Soil Needs

Well-drained

Zones

4 – 8

Height

0.5 – 1 foot

Blooms in

Late Spring – Early Summer

Features

Non-invasive

Shirley Poppy
The ruffled, delicate flowers of the Shirley Poppy come in a range of red, orange, yellow, violet, white and pink hues. You can cut Shirley Poppies to bring inside, but they must be carefully prepped by sticking the cut stem in boiling water for 30 seconds in order to close the cut.

Sun Needs

Full Sun

Soil Needs

Well-drained

Zones

3 – 9

Height

2 – 3 feet

Blooms in

Late Spring – Early Summer

Features

Good for cut flowers

Shooting Star

Resembling a star shooting through outer space, this dazzling wildflower prefers moist soil and partial to full shade. In addition to the popular white, Shooting Stars come in violet and pink shades too.

Sun Needs

Partial Shade?/?Full Shade

Soil Needs

Well-drained

Zones

4 – 8

Height

1 – 2 feet

Blooms in

Late Spring – Early Summer

Features

Non-invasive

Silvermound
Its name is not misleading, the Sivlermound’s fine silver leaves and dense clump make for a showy addition to your garden. While small yellow flowers are known to bloom, they’re often removed to keep its silvery-green foliage.

Sun Needs

Full Sun?/?Partial Shade

Soil Needs

Well-drained

Zones

4 – 8

Height

1 – 2 feet

Blooms in

Mid-Summer

Features

Tolerates heat

Skunk Cabbage
If you guessed the Skunk Cabbage gives off a less than favorable scent, you guessed right! It blooms very early in the season—as early as late January—but should be grown further from the home if you’re concerned about the smell.

Sun Needs

Full Sun?/?Partial Shade

Soil Needs

Damp

Zones

4 – 9

Height

1 – 2.5 feet

Blooms in

Early Spring – Winter

Features

Non-invasive

Snapdragon
These easy to grow flowers are known for their mouth-like petals that can open and close by pressing gently between your fingers. Enjoy the Snapdragon while its around, as it has a short lifespan, but make for great bouquets and indoor arrangements.

Sun Needs

Full Sun

Soil Needs

Well-drained

Zones

9 – 10

Height

1 – 3.5 feet

Blooms in

Mid-Summer – Mid-Fall

Features

Good for cut flowers

Snow in Summer

The Snow in Summer is exactly that—dotted star-like white flowers that bloom even in sandy, drought prone soils. Spread it along rock gardens and xeriscapes to add as a simple backdrop.

Sun Needs

Full Sun

Soil Needs

Well-drained

Zones

3 – 7

Height

0.5 – 1 foot

Blooms in

Late Spring – Early Summer

Features

Deer resistant

Snowdrop
Resembling little droplets of snow, this early flowering bulb features delicate, pure white blooms. It performs well in containers, indoors or outdoors, as long as its kept in cool and moist.

Sun Needs

Partial Shade

Soil Needs

Well-drained

Zones

3 – 9

Height

0.25 – 0.5 feet

Blooms in

Early Spring

Features

Non-invasive

Solomon’s Seal
Coming from the Greek word for “many knees,” the multi-jointed Solomon’s Seal is easy to care for. If you live in a cool, moist region, you can enjoy the rows of white bell flowers that hang from its stem.

Sun Needs

Full Sun?/?Partial Shade/Full Shade

Soil Needs

Well-drained

Zones

3 – 9

Height

1 – 7 feet

Blooms in

Mid-Spring – Late Spring

Features

Deer resistant

Spring Snowflake

These small, bill-like flowers prefer rich, well-drained soil and partial shade. Growing upright with a dainty bloom, Spring Snowflakes work for outdoor containers as well as indoor houseplants.

Sun Needs

Full Sun?/?Partial Shade

Soil Needs

Well-drained

Zones

4 – 8

Height

0.25 – 1 foot

Blooms in

Early Spring

Features

Non-invasive

Summer Savory
Similar in taste to oregano and used as a popular herb in French cuisine, the Summer Savory is also good for gardens for their ease of care and hardiness. When left to bloom, it’ll feature small white, violet or pink flowers that can be cut and dried for display.

 

 

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