Flowers That Start With B
Discover 64+ flowers beginning with B — their names, meanings, origins, and unique characteristics.
Baby's Breath (Gypsophila paniculata)
A popular filler flower featuring clouds of tiny white or pink blossoms, often used in wedding bouquets to symbolize everlasting love and purity.
Bachelor's Button (Centaurea cyanus)
Also known as Cornflower, this hardy annual produces striking electric-blue blooms and was traditionally worn by young men in love to signify their romantic status.
Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus)
Native to East Asia, this unique perennial gets its name from its balloon-shaped buds that pop open into star-shaped, deep violet-blue flowers.
Balsam (Impatiens balsamina)
An old-fashioned garden favorite with spurred, camellia-like flowers in shades of red, pink, and white, native to the tropical regions of Southern Asia.
Baneberry (Actaea pachypoda)
Known for its striking white berries with black dots, this woodland plant produces small, feathery white flower spikes in spring and is native to North America.
Baptisia (Baptisia australis)
Commonly called False Indigo, this hardy perennial features spikes of deep indigo-blue pea-like flowers and is native to the prairies of the United States.
Barberry (Berberis thunbergii)
While primarily grown for foliage, this shrub produces small, pendulous yellow flowers in spring followed by bright red berries, native to Japan and Eastern Asia.
Barkeria (Barkeria orchid)
A genus of epiphytic orchids native to Mexico and Central America, known for their long-lasting, showy, and often fragrant pink or purple flowers.
Barrenwort (Epimedium)
Also known as Bishop's Hat, these shade-loving perennials produce delicate, spurred flowers in shades of yellow, red, and white, native to Asia and the Mediterranean.
Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
While grown as an herb, the flowering spikes of basil are small, white or purple, and highly attractive to pollinators in summer gardens worldwide.
Basket-of-Gold (Aurinia saxatilis)
A low-growing perennial that produces a carpet of brilliant yellow flowers in early spring, native to rocky slopes in Europe and Western Asia.
Bat Flower (Tacca chantrieri)
A bizarre and exotic tropical plant from Southeast Asia, featuring large, dark purple-black flowers with long, whisker-like filaments that resemble a flying bat.
Beach Morning Glory (Ipomoea pes-caprae)
A creeping vine found on tropical beaches worldwide, producing funnel-shaped, vibrant pink or purple flowers that thrive in sandy, salty coastal environments.
Beard Tongue (Penstemon)
A large genus of North American wildflowers featuring tubular, two-lipped flowers in a wide range of colors, named for the sterile stamen that looks like a hairy tongue.
Bear's Breeches (Acanthus mollis)
A dramatic architectural plant with tall spikes of white and purple hooded flowers, native to the Mediterranean and famous for its deeply lobed, artistic leaves.
Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana)
Known primarily for its clusters of iridescent violet berries, this shrub also produces small, inconspicuous pink or white flowers in the summer months.
Bee Balm (Monarda didyma)
A favorite of hummingbirds and bees, this North American native produces vibrant, shaggy red, pink, or purple flowers and is highly aromatic.
Begonia (Begonia x tuberhybrida)
A diverse genus of tropical plants grown for their asymmetrical leaves and showy, waxy flowers in vibrant shades of red, orange, yellow, and pink.
Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis belladonna)
Also known as the Naked Lady, this South African bulb produces large, fragrant, trumpet-shaped pink flowers on tall, leafless stalks in late summer.
Bellflower (Campanula)
A vast genus of plants featuring characteristic bell-shaped flowers in shades of blue, purple, and white, often associated with humility and constancy in flower language.
Bellis (Bellis perennis)
Commonly known as the English Daisy, this charming flower features white or pink petals surrounding a yellow center and is a classic symbol of innocence.
Bergenia (Bergenia cordifolia)
Often called Pigsqueak, this hardy perennial features leathery, evergreen leaves and clusters of bell-shaped pink or magenta flowers that bloom in early spring.
Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae)
A spectacular tropical flower from South Africa that resembles the head of a crane, featuring bright orange and deep blue petals on a rigid stalk.
Bitterroot (Lewisia rediviva)
The state flower of Montana, this succulent wildflower produces stunning, multi-petaled flowers in shades of white, pink, and lavender in arid mountain regions.
Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
A cheerful North American wildflower featuring golden-yellow petals surrounding a dark, chocolate-brown central cone, symbolizing encouragement and justice.
Black Hellebore (Helleborus niger)
Also known as the Christmas Rose, this winter-blooming perennial produces large, white, bowl-shaped flowers that often turn pinkish as they age.
Black Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens')
While grown for its dark purple-black foliage, this plant produces small, pale lilac flowers followed by deep blue berries in the late summer.
Blanket Flower (Gaillardia)
A sun-loving perennial named for its resemblance to colorful Native American blankets, featuring daisy-like flowers in fiery shades of red, orange, and yellow.
Blazing Star (Liatris spicata)
A striking prairie wildflower with tall, fuzzy, purple spikes that bloom from the top down, highly attractive to butterflies and native to North America.
Bleeding Heart (Lamprocapnos spectabilis)
A classic shade-loving plant featuring arching stems of heart-shaped pink and white flowers that appear to be dripping, native to East Asia.
Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis)
A delicate spring ephemeral native to North America, featuring pure white, star-like flowers that emerge from a single, wrapped leaf in early spring.
Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta)
Iconic woodland flowers of the British Isles, known for their nodding, violet-blue, bell-shaped blooms that create a carpet of color in spring forests.
Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium)
Despite its name, this is a member of the iris family, producing small, star-shaped, violet-blue flowers with yellow centers in grassy meadows.
Blue Mist Shrub (Caryopteris x clandonensis)
A late-season shrub that produces clouds of tiny, fragrant, cobalt-blue flowers, providing a vital nectar source for bees when other plants have faded.
Blue Sage (Salvia azurea)
A tall, slender perennial native to North America, producing spikes of intense, sky-blue, two-lipped flowers that thrive in dry, sunny conditions.
Blue Star (Amsonia tabernaemontana)
A hardy perennial featuring clusters of star-shaped, light blue flowers in spring and spectacular golden-yellow foliage color in the autumn months.
Bluet (Houstonia caerulea)
A tiny, charming wildflower native to Eastern North America, featuring four-petaled, pale blue or white flowers with a yellow eye, often found in meadows.
Bog Rosemary (Andromeda polifolia)
A small, evergreen shrub found in peat bogs, producing clusters of nodding, urn-shaped, pink or white flowers that resemble miniature bells.
Boltonia (Boltonia asteroides)
A tall, late-blooming perennial that produces masses of small, white or lavender daisy-like flowers, native to the wetlands and prairies of North America.
Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)
A medicinal wildflower native to North America, featuring flat-topped clusters of fuzzy white flowers and leaves that appear to be pierced by the stem.
Borage (Borago officinalis)
An herb known for its beautiful, star-shaped, bright blue flowers that are edible and have a mild cucumber flavor, native to the Mediterranean region.
Bottlebrush (Callistemon)
An Australian shrub named for its unique flower spikes, which consist of dense clusters of stamens that look exactly like a red bottle-cleaning brush.
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spectabilis)
A vigorous tropical vine known for its vibrant, papery bracts in shades of magenta, purple, and orange, which surround the tiny, inconspicuous white flowers.
Bowman's Root (Gillenia trifoliata)
A graceful woodland perennial native to North America, featuring star-shaped, white flowers with reddish calyces that dance on wiry, red-tinged stems.
Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens)
While primarily grown for its evergreen foliage, this shrub produces tiny, inconspicuous, fragrant yellow-green flowers in the early spring months.
Brachycome (Brachycome multifida)
Commonly known as the Swan River Daisy, this Australian native produces masses of delicate, daisy-like flowers in shades of blue, pink, and white.
Bracteantha (Xerochrysum bracteatum)
Known as the Strawflower, this plant produces papery, everlasting flowers in brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and red, native to Australia.
Brassavola (Brassavola nodosa)
Often called the Lady of the Night orchid, this species is known for its pure white, star-shaped flowers that become intensely fragrant after sunset.
Bridal Wreath (Spiraea prunifolia)
A classic garden shrub that produces long, arching branches covered in tiny, double, white, rose-like flowers in the early spring.
Brodiaea (Brodiaea elegans)
A bulbous perennial native to the Western United States, producing clusters of funnel-shaped, violet-blue flowers on tall, slender stems.
Browallia (Browallia americana)
Also known as the Amethyst Flower, this plant produces lovely, star-shaped, violet-blue flowers and is often grown as an annual in cooler climates.
Brunfelsia (Brunfelsia pauciflora)
Commonly called Yesterday-Today-and-Tomorrow, this shrub features flowers that change color from purple to lavender to white over three days.
Buckeye (Aesculus hippocastanum)
A large tree that produces magnificent, upright, candle-like panicles of white or pink flowers in the spring, followed by large, glossy seeds.
Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans)
A low-growing, mat-forming groundcover that produces spikes of deep blue or purple flowers in the spring, native to Europe and Western Asia.
Bugloss (Anchusa azurea)
A tall, bristly plant known for its intense, brilliant blue flowers that are highly attractive to bees and butterflies in the summer garden.
Bulbinella (Bulbinella floribunda)
A South African bulbous plant that produces dense, poker-like spikes of bright yellow or orange star-shaped flowers in the late winter and spring.
Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus)
While famous for its brilliant red autumn foliage, this shrub produces small, greenish-yellow flowers in the spring that are often overlooked.
Bush Clover (Lespedeza thunbergii)
A graceful, arching shrub that produces cascades of small, pea-like, rosy-purple flowers in the late summer and autumn months.
Bush Lily (Clivia miniata)
A popular shade-loving houseplant from South Africa, featuring clusters of trumpet-shaped, vibrant orange or yellow flowers atop dark, strap-like leaves.
Busy Lizzie (Impatiens walleriana)
A very popular bedding plant known for its continuous production of flat, colorful flowers in shades of red, pink, white, and violet.
Butterfly Bush (Buddleja davidii)
A fast-growing shrub with long, arching panicles of fragrant, nectar-rich flowers that are a magnet for butterflies, native to China.
Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa)
A vibrant North American native milkweed, producing clusters of bright orange flowers that are essential for the survival of Monarch butterfly larvae.
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis)
A unique wetland shrub that produces spherical, white flower heads that look like pincushions, highly attractive to bees and butterflies in summer.
Button Snakeroot (Eryngium yuccifolium)
A fascinating prairie plant with yucca-like leaves and spherical, greenish-white flower heads that resemble buttons, native to the United States.
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