Flowers That Start With A
Discover 108+ flowers beginning with A — their names, meanings, origins, and unique characteristics.
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Abelia x grandiflora
A popular semi-evergreen hybrid shrub featuring clusters of small, fragrant, bell-shaped white to pink flowers that bloom throughout the summer.
Abutilon
Often called the flowering maple, this tropical shrub produces pendulous, bell-shaped blooms in shades of orange, red, and yellow.
Acacia dealbata
Commonly known as Silver Wattle, this Australian native produces masses of fragrant, bright yellow, spherical flower heads in early spring.
Acanthus mollis
Known as Bear's Breeches, this Mediterranean perennial features tall, dramatic spikes of white and purple flowers rising above large, glossy leaves.
Achillea millefolium
Commonly known as Yarrow, this hardy perennial features flat-topped clusters of tiny flowers in white, pink, or yellow, native to temperate regions.
Aconitum napellus
Known as Monkshood or Wolfsbane, this highly toxic plant produces striking, deep blue, hooded flowers on tall spikes in late summer.
Acorus calamus
Commonly called Sweet Flag, this wetland plant produces inconspicuous, greenish-yellow spadix flowers and is prized for its aromatic, sword-like foliage.
Actaea pachypoda
Known as White Baneberry or Doll's Eyes, this woodland plant features fluffy white flower racemes followed by striking white berries with black spots.
Adenium obesum
Popularly known as Desert Rose, this succulent shrub from Africa produces vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of pink, red, and white.
Adiantum
While primarily grown for its delicate foliage, the Maidenhair fern produces tiny, inconspicuous reproductive structures on the underside of its fronds.
Adonis vernalis
Known as Pheasant's Eye, this early-blooming perennial features bright yellow, buttercup-like flowers that emerge in early spring across Europe and Asia.
Aechmea fasciata
The Urn Plant is a striking bromeliad featuring a long-lasting, pink, cone-shaped inflorescence with small blue flowers, native to Brazil.
Aeonium
These succulent plants produce large, conical clusters of small, star-shaped yellow or white flowers, often signaling the end of the plant's life cycle.
Aethionema
Commonly called Stonecress, these low-growing alpine plants produce dense clusters of small, four-petaled pink or white flowers in the spring.
Agapanthus africanus
Known as the Lily of the Nile, this South African native produces large, spherical umbels of blue or white trumpet-shaped flowers.
Agastache
Often called Hummingbird Mint, these aromatic perennials produce tall, slender spikes of tubular flowers in shades of purple, pink, and orange.
Ageratum houstonianum
Commonly known as Flossflower, this annual produces fuzzy, powder-blue flower heads that are popular for bedding and borders.
Aglaonema
Known as Chinese Evergreen, this foliage plant occasionally produces small, white, arum-like flowers consisting of a spadix and a spathe.
Ajuga reptans
Commonly called Bugleweed, this low-growing groundcover produces dense, upright spikes of small, tubular blue or violet flowers in late spring.
Akebia quinata
Known as Chocolate Vine, this vigorous climber produces unique, fragrant, purplish-brown flowers that smell faintly of chocolate in the spring.
Alcea rosea
Commonly known as Hollyhock, this classic cottage garden plant produces tall, stately spikes of large, saucer-shaped flowers in many colors.
Alchemilla mollis
Known as Lady's Mantle, this perennial is prized for its frothy, chartreuse-yellow flower sprays that appear above scalloped, dew-catching foliage.
Allium giganteum
A giant ornamental onion that produces massive, globe-shaped clusters of tiny, star-shaped purple flowers on tall, sturdy stems.
Aloe vera
This medicinal succulent produces tall, tubular, yellow or orange flower spikes that attract pollinators in its native arid regions.
Alstroemeria
Commonly known as the Peruvian Lily, these long-lasting cut flowers feature exotic, speckled petals in a wide range of vibrant colors.
Althaea officinalis
Known as Marshmallow, this plant produces delicate, pale pink or white, five-petaled flowers and has a long history of medicinal use.
Alyssum saxatile
Now classified as Aurinia saxatilis, this Basket of Gold plant produces a brilliant, carpet-like display of bright yellow flowers in spring.
Amaranthus caudatus
Known as Love-Lies-Bleeding, this plant produces long, drooping, tassel-like clusters of deep crimson flowers that add drama to gardens.
Amaryllis belladonna
Often called the Jersey Lily, this bulbous plant produces large, fragrant, trumpet-shaped pink flowers on leafless stems in late summer.
Amelanchier
Commonly known as Serviceberry, this shrub or small tree produces clouds of delicate, white, star-shaped flowers in early spring.
Ammobium alatum
Known as Winged Everlasting, this plant produces small, papery, white flowers with yellow centers that are excellent for dried arrangements.
Amorpha fruticosa
Commonly called False Indigo, this shrub produces long, slender spikes of deep purple flowers with bright orange stamens in summer.
Amorphophallus titanum
The Titan Arum, or Corpse Flower, is famous for producing one of the world's largest unbranched inflorescences with a distinct, pungent odor.
Ampelopsis
While grown mainly for its berries and foliage, this vine produces small, greenish-yellow, inconspicuous flowers in the summer months.
Amsonia tabernaemontana
Known as Blue Star, this perennial features clusters of star-shaped, periwinkle-blue flowers and beautiful yellow autumn foliage.
Anagallis arvensis
Commonly known as Scarlet Pimpernel, this small plant produces delicate, five-petaled, bright orange-red flowers that close in cloudy weather.
Anaphalis margaritacea
Known as Pearly Everlasting, this plant features clusters of small, papery, white flowers with yellow centers, native to North America.
Anchusa azurea
Commonly called Italian Alkanet, this plant produces intense, true-blue, five-petaled flowers that are highly attractive to bees.
Andromeda polifolia
Known as Bog Rosemary, this evergreen shrub produces clusters of small, nodding, bell-shaped pink or white flowers in the spring.
Androsace
Commonly called Rock Jasmine, these tiny alpine plants form dense cushions covered in small, white or pink, phlox-like flowers.
Anemone coronaria
Known as the Poppy Anemone, this tuberous plant produces vibrant, cup-shaped flowers in shades of red, blue, and white with dark centers.
Anethum graveolens
Dill produces large, flat-topped umbels of tiny, yellow flowers that are as ornamental as they are useful in the kitchen.
Angelica archangelica
A biennial herb that produces massive, architectural umbels of greenish-white flowers, often used in herbal medicine and confectionery.
Angelonia angustifolia
Often called Summer Snapdragon, this plant produces tall spikes of orchid-like flowers in shades of purple, pink, and white.
Anigozanthos
Commonly known as Kangaroo Paw, this Australian native features unique, fuzzy, tubular flowers shaped like the paw of a kangaroo.
Anthemis tinctoria
Known as Golden Marguerite, this daisy-like perennial produces masses of bright yellow flowers throughout the summer months.
Anthericum liliago
Commonly called St. Bernard's Lily, this plant produces elegant, loose spikes of pure white, lily-like flowers in late spring.
Anthriscus sylvestris
Known as Cow Parsley, this wildflower produces delicate, lacy, white umbels that create a soft, meadow-like effect in the landscape.
Anthurium andraeanum
Known as Flamingo Flower, this tropical plant features a glossy, heart-shaped spathe in red, pink, or white surrounding a central spadix.
Antigonon leptopus
Commonly called Coral Vine, this vigorous climber produces cascades of small, bright pink, heart-shaped flowers in tropical climates.
Antirrhinum majus
The classic Snapdragon, known for its unique, jaw-like flowers that snap shut when squeezed, available in a vast array of colors.
Apera
While primarily a grass, some species produce delicate, airy, purple-tinged inflorescences that add a soft texture to garden borders.
Aphanes arvensis
Known as Parsley Piert, this small, inconspicuous plant produces tiny, greenish flowers nestled within its deeply lobed foliage.
Aphyllanthes monspeliensis
Commonly called Blue Lily-grass, this unique plant produces small, bright blue, star-shaped flowers at the tips of its rush-like stems.
Apios americana
Known as Groundnut, this climbing legume produces clusters of fragrant, brownish-purple, pea-like flowers in the late summer.
Apocynum androsaemifolium
Known as Spreading Dogbane, this plant produces clusters of small, bell-shaped, pink-striped white flowers that are highly fragrant.
Aquilegia
Commonly known as Columbine, these perennials feature unique, spurred flowers in a wide variety of colors and intricate shapes.
Arabis caucasica
Known as Rock Cress, this early-blooming perennial forms a mat of white or pink flowers, perfect for rock gardens and borders.
Arachis hypogaea
The Peanut plant produces small, yellow, pea-like flowers that, after pollination, grow downward into the soil to form pods.
Aralia elata
Known as the Japanese Angelica Tree, this plant produces large, dramatic panicles of tiny, creamy-white flowers in late summer.
Araujia sericifera
Commonly called Bladder Flower or Cruel Plant, it produces fragrant, white, trumpet-shaped flowers that can trap visiting insects.
Arbutus unedo
The Strawberry Tree produces clusters of small, white, bell-shaped flowers alongside its bright red, edible, strawberry-like fruits.
Archontophoenix cunninghamiana
The Bangalow Palm produces large, branching inflorescences of small, lavender-colored flowers followed by bright red fruits.
Arctanthemum arcticum
Known as Arctic Daisy, this hardy plant produces large, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers in the late autumn.
Arctotis
Commonly known as African Daisy, these plants produce large, vibrant, daisy-like flowers in shades of orange, yellow, and bronze.
Ardisia crenata
This evergreen shrub produces small, star-shaped, white or pink flowers followed by long-lasting, bright red berries.
Arenaria montana
Known as Mountain Sandwort, this low-growing plant is covered in a profusion of pure white, five-petaled flowers in spring.
Argemone mexicana
Commonly called Mexican Poppy, this plant features bright yellow, poppy-like flowers with spiny, thistle-like foliage.
Argyranthemum frutescens
Known as Marguerite Daisy, this popular bedding plant produces masses of white, pink, or yellow daisy-like flowers all season.
Arisaema triphyllum
Commonly known as Jack-in-the-Pulpit, this woodland plant features a unique, hooded spathe surrounding a central spadix.
Arisarum vulgare
Known as Friar's Cowl, this plant produces a small, brownish, hooded flower that resembles a monk's cowl, emerging from the soil.
Aristolochia macrophylla
Commonly called Dutchman's Pipe, this vine produces strange, pipe-shaped, brownish-purple flowers hidden among its large leaves.
Armeria maritima
Known as Sea Thrift, this coastal plant produces dense, globe-shaped heads of pink or white flowers on slender, upright stems.
Arnica montana
A medicinal perennial that produces bright yellow, daisy-like flowers, traditionally used in herbal salves and ointments.
Arnoseris minima
Commonly known as Lamb Succory, this small plant produces tiny, yellow, dandelion-like flowers on slender, branched stems.
Aronia melanocarpa
Known as Black Chokeberry, this shrub produces clusters of white, five-petaled flowers in spring, followed by dark, edible berries.
Arrhenatherum elatius
While a grass, the 'Bulbosum' cultivar produces attractive, oat-like, nodding inflorescences that add texture to the garden.
Artemisia
While grown primarily for its silver foliage, many species produce small, inconspicuous, yellowish or brownish flower heads in late summer.
Arum maculatum
Known as Lords-and-Ladies, this plant features a spadix enclosed in a pale green spathe, followed by a spike of bright red berries.
Aruncus dioicus
Commonly called Goat's Beard, this perennial produces large, feathery, creamy-white flower plumes that resemble Astilbe on a grand scale.
Arundina graminifolia
Known as the Bamboo Orchid, this plant produces delicate, cattleya-like flowers in shades of pink and purple on tall, reed-like stems.
Asarina procumbens
Commonly called Creeping Snapdragon, this trailing plant produces soft, yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers throughout the summer.
Asarum europaeum
Known as Wild Ginger, this groundcover produces small, brownish, bell-shaped flowers that are often hidden beneath its glossy leaves.
Asclepias tuberosa
Commonly known as Butterfly Weed, this plant produces clusters of vibrant, bright orange flowers that are a magnet for pollinators.
Asparagus officinalis
While grown for its edible spears, the plant produces small, bell-shaped, greenish-white flowers followed by bright red berries.
Asperula odorata
Now known as Galium odoratum, or Sweet Woodruff, this plant produces tiny, star-shaped, white flowers in the spring.
Asphodeline lutea
Known as Jacob's Rod, this plant produces tall, dramatic spikes of fragrant, star-shaped, yellow flowers in late spring.
Asphodelus albus
Commonly called White Asphodel, this plant produces elegant, tall racemes of white, lily-like flowers with dark mid-veins.
Aspidistra elatior
Known as the Cast Iron Plant, it produces small, fleshy, purple-brown, star-shaped flowers at the soil level, rarely seen by gardeners.
Asplenium
As ferns, these plants do not produce flowers, but instead reproduce via spores found in sori on the undersides of their fronds.
Aster amellus
Commonly known as Italian Aster, this perennial produces masses of violet-blue, daisy-like flowers in late summer and autumn.
Astilbe
These shade-loving perennials produce tall, feathery, plume-like flower spikes in shades of pink, red, and white.
Astrantia major
Known as Masterwort, this plant produces unique, pincushion-like flowers surrounded by papery bracts in shades of pink, white, and green.
Astrophytum
These star-shaped cacti produce large, showy, yellow, funnel-shaped flowers that emerge from the center of the plant.
Asystasia gangetica
Commonly called Ganges Primrose, this plant produces tubular, white or purple-tinged flowers that are popular in tropical gardens.
Athamanta cretensis
A member of the carrot family, this plant produces delicate, white, lacy umbels and finely divided, fern-like foliage.
Athyrium filix-femina
The Lady Fern, like all ferns, does not flower but is prized for its elegant, lacy fronds in woodland settings.
Atriplex hortensis
Known as Orach, this plant produces small, inconspicuous, reddish or greenish flower spikes, often grown for its colorful foliage.
Atropa belladonna
Known as Deadly Nightshade, this plant produces small, bell-shaped, dull purple flowers followed by shiny, black, toxic berries.
Aubrieta deltoidea
Commonly called Rock Cress, this plant forms a vibrant, low-growing carpet of purple, pink, or blue flowers in the spring.
Aucuba japonica
This evergreen shrub produces small, inconspicuous, purple flowers, but is primarily grown for its glossy, often variegated foliage.
Aurinia saxatilis
Known as Basket of Gold, this plant is famous for its intense, bright yellow, spring-blooming flowers that cover the entire plant.
Avena sativa
Common oats produce delicate, drooping, grass-like inflorescences that are surprisingly ornamental in a meadow or cottage garden setting.
Azalea
A group of flowering shrubs in the Rhododendron genus, known for their spectacular, funnel-shaped blooms in spring.
Azara microphylla
This evergreen shrub produces tiny, intensely fragrant, vanilla-scented yellow flowers in the late winter and early spring.
Azolla
A floating aquatic fern that does not produce flowers, instead reproducing rapidly via spores and vegetative growth on water surfaces.
Azorella trifurcata
This cushion-forming plant produces tiny, yellowish-green flowers nestled within its dense, moss-like, evergreen foliage.
Aztekium ritteri
A rare, slow-growing cactus that produces small, white or pinkish, funnel-shaped flowers from the center of its unique, ribbed body.
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