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.