Flowers That Start With D
Discover 90+ flowers beginning with D — their names, meanings, origins, and unique characteristics.
Daboecia cantabrica
Commonly known as St. Dabeoc's heath, this evergreen shrub produces bell-shaped purple or white flowers and is native to Western Europe.
Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff'
A popular cultivar featuring striking dark bronze foliage and vibrant semi-double red flowers, often used in borders for dramatic contrast.
Dahlia pinnata
The national flower of Mexico, this tuberous perennial is famous for its wide variety of complex, multi-layered flower shapes and colors.
Daisy, African
Known botanically as Osteospermum, these daisy-like flowers feature vibrant petals in shades of purple, pink, and white with dark centers.
Daisy, Barberton
Gerbera jamesonii, native to South Africa, is a popular cut flower known for its large, brightly colored blooms and long, sturdy stems.
Daisy, Blue
Felicia amelloides, a charming South African native, produces sky-blue petals with yellow centers and is often grown as an annual in cooler climates.
Daisy, English
Bellis perennis is a classic lawn flower featuring white or pink ray florets and a yellow disk, often associated with innocence and purity.
Daisy, Gloriosa
A hybrid of Rudbeckia hirta, these sun-loving flowers feature bold yellow, orange, and mahogany petals with dark, prominent centers.
Daisy, Livingstone
Dorotheanthus bellidiformis is a succulent-leaved annual from South Africa that produces dazzling, neon-colored flowers that open only in bright sunlight.
Daisy, Marguerite
Argyranthemum frutescens is a shrubby perennial from the Canary Islands, widely cultivated for its profusion of white or yellow daisy-like blooms.
Daisy, Oxeye
Leucanthemum vulgare is a hardy wildflower native to Europe and Asia, recognized by its classic white petals and yellow center on tall stems.
Daisy, Painted
Tanacetum coccineum, also known as Pyrethrum, features vibrant, daisy-like flowers in shades of red, pink, and white, often used in perennial borders.
Daisy, Shasta
Leucanthemum × superbum is a popular garden hybrid known for its large, crisp white petals and yellow centers, symbolizing optimism and new beginnings.
Daisy, Swan River
Brachyscome iberidifolia is a delicate Australian native that produces masses of small, fragrant blue, violet, or white flowers throughout the summer.
Daisy, Transvaal
Another common name for Gerbera jamesonii, this flower is highly prized in floral arrangements for its longevity and intense, saturated color palette.
Daisy, Western
Erigeron speciosus is a North American wildflower that produces lavender or pinkish-purple ray flowers, often found in mountain meadows and rocky slopes.
Damask Rose
Rosa × damascena is a highly fragrant hybrid rose, historically significant for its use in perfume production and its deep pink, multi-petaled blooms.
Dame's Rocket
Hesperis matronalis is a biennial plant with fragrant, four-petaled purple or white flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer.
Dandelion
Taraxacum officinale is a ubiquitous yellow wildflower that transforms into a spherical seed head, often considered a symbol of resilience and growth.
Daphne bholua
A highly fragrant evergreen shrub from the Himalayas, producing clusters of small, star-shaped pink or white flowers during the winter months.
Daphne mezereum
A deciduous shrub known for its early spring display of fragrant, rose-purple flowers that appear on bare stems before the leaves emerge.
Daphne odora
Widely known as Winter Daphne, this shrub is prized for its intensely fragrant, pinkish-white flower clusters that bloom in late winter and early spring.
Darmera peltata
Commonly known as Indian Rhubarb, this perennial features large, umbrella-like leaves and clusters of pink flowers that bloom on bare stalks in spring.
Datura metel
Also called Devil's Trumpet, this plant produces large, fragrant, trumpet-shaped white or purple flowers and is known for its potent, toxic properties.
Datura stramonium
Commonly known as Jimsonweed, this plant features white, funnel-shaped flowers and spiky seed pods, often found in disturbed soils across North America.
Davidia involucrata
Known as the Dove Tree, this unique plant produces large, white, hanging bracts that resemble fluttering doves, native to southwestern China.
Daylily
Hemerocallis species are popular garden perennials known for their trumpet-shaped flowers that typically last for only one day, symbolizing fleeting beauty.
Daylily 'Stella de Oro'
A famous dwarf cultivar of Hemerocallis, known for its long-blooming season of golden-yellow flowers and its compact, clump-forming growth habit.
Dead Nettle
Lamium maculatum is a shade-loving groundcover with variegated foliage and small, snapdragon-like flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white.
Decaisnea fargesii
Known as the Blue Sausage Fruit, this shrub produces greenish-yellow flowers followed by striking, metallic-blue, pod-like fruits in the autumn.
Delphinium 'Black Knight'
A tall, dramatic cultivar of the Pacific Giant series, featuring deep, dark violet-blue flower spikes that add vertical interest to perennial gardens.
Delphinium elatum
The parent species of many garden hybrids, this tall perennial produces dense spikes of blue, purple, or white flowers in early summer.
Delphinium grandiflorum
Also known as Siberian Larkspur, this species is more compact than other varieties and features intense, electric-blue flowers on branching stems.
Dendrobium nobile
A popular species of orchid native to Asia, known for its long, cane-like stems covered in fragrant, colorful flowers in shades of white and purple.
Dendrobium phalaenopsis
Often called the Cooktown Orchid, this species produces long-lasting, spray-like inflorescences of purple or pink flowers, native to tropical Australia.
Dentaria laciniata
Commonly known as Cutleaf Toothwort, this woodland wildflower features delicate, white or pale pink four-petaled flowers appearing in early spring.
Deschampsia cespitosa
Known as Tufted Hair Grass, this ornamental grass produces delicate, airy panicles of silvery-green or purple-tinged flowers that shimmer in the wind.
Desert Candle
Eremurus, also known as Foxtail Lily, produces massive, tall spikes covered in hundreds of small, star-shaped flowers in shades of yellow, orange, and pink.
Desert Marigold
Baileya multiradiata is a bright yellow wildflower native to the deserts of the Southwestern United States, known for its papery, long-lasting blooms.
Desert Rose
Adenium obesum is a succulent shrub native to Africa and Arabia, famous for its swollen base and vibrant, trumpet-shaped pink or red flowers.
Deutzia gracilis
A deciduous shrub that produces a profusion of small, star-shaped white flowers in late spring, creating a snow-like effect on the branches.
Deutzia scabra
Known as Fuzzy Deutzia, this shrub features arching branches covered in clusters of white or pink-tinged flowers, native to Japan and China.
Dianthus barbatus
Commonly known as Sweet William, this biennial or short-lived perennial produces clusters of fragrant, fringed flowers in shades of red, pink, and white.
Dianthus caryophyllus
The botanical name for the Carnation, a widely cultivated flower known for its ruffled petals, spicy fragrance, and long vase life.
Dianthus deltoides
Known as Maiden Pink, this low-growing perennial forms mats of foliage topped with small, vibrant pink or red flowers with a darker eye.
Dianthus gratianopolitanus
Commonly called Cheddar Pink, this alpine plant features fragrant, rose-pink flowers and blue-green foliage, perfect for rock gardens and borders.
Dianthus plumarius
Known as the Cottage Pink, this species is prized for its highly fragrant, fringed flowers and its ability to thrive in well-drained garden soils.
Diascia barberae
A charming South African native, this plant produces masses of small, spurred, salmon-pink or coral flowers throughout the growing season.
Dicentra cucullaria
Known as Dutchman's Breeches, this woodland wildflower features unique, white, V-shaped flowers that resemble tiny trousers hanging from a stem.
Dicentra spectabilis
The classic Bleeding Heart, famous for its arching stems of heart-shaped pink flowers with white tips, a staple of traditional shade gardens.
Dichondra argentea
While primarily grown for its silver foliage, this plant produces tiny, inconspicuous yellowish-green flowers that are often overlooked in garden settings.
Dictamnus albus
Known as the Burning Bush or Gas Plant, this perennial produces tall spikes of fragrant, star-shaped white or pink flowers in early summer.
Dierama pulcherrimum
Commonly called Angel's Fishing Rod, this plant features arching, grass-like stems with dangling, bell-shaped pink or purple flowers that sway in the breeze.
Digitalis grandiflora
Known as the Yellow Foxglove, this perennial produces spikes of large, creamy-yellow, bell-shaped flowers with brown markings inside the throat.
Digitalis lanata
Commonly called Grecian Foxglove, this species features dense spikes of brownish-yellow flowers with a white lip, native to Southeastern Europe.
Digitalis purpurea
The common Foxglove, a biennial known for its tall, dramatic spikes of tubular, spotted flowers in shades of purple, pink, and white.
Dill
Anethum graveolens is an herb that produces large, flat-topped umbels of tiny yellow flowers, attracting many beneficial pollinators to the garden.
Dimorphotheca sinuata
Known as the African Daisy or Cape Marigold, this annual produces vibrant, sun-loving flowers in shades of orange, yellow, and white.
Dionaea muscipula
The Venus Flytrap, while famous for its carnivorous leaves, also produces small, white, star-shaped flowers on tall stalks in the spring.
Diospyros kaki
The Persimmon tree produces small, inconspicuous, bell-shaped yellowish-white flowers before developing its iconic, edible orange fruits in the autumn.
Dipladenia
A popular tropical vine, often classified under Mandevilla, featuring glossy leaves and funnel-shaped flowers in shades of red, pink, or white.
Dipsacus fullonum
Known as Teasel, this biennial produces tall, spiky, egg-shaped flower heads that are highly attractive to bees and goldfinches in the garden.
Disa uniflora
Often called the Pride of Table Mountain, this spectacular orchid is native to South Africa and features large, brilliant red flowers.
Disocactus ackermannii
An epiphytic cactus known for its large, showy, funnel-shaped red flowers that bloom in the spring, often grown in hanging baskets.
Dittany
Origanum dictamnus is a Cretan herb that produces small, pinkish-purple flowers surrounded by hop-like, papery bracts, highly valued for its medicinal properties.
Dodecatheon meadia
Commonly known as Shooting Star, this wildflower features unique, reflexed petals in shades of pink or white, resembling a falling star.
Dog Rose
Rosa canina is a wild rose species native to Europe and Asia, producing simple, five-petaled pink or white flowers followed by red hips.
Dogwood, Flowering
Cornus florida is a deciduous tree known for its large, showy white or pink bracts that surround the small, inconspicuous true flowers in spring.
Dolichos lablab
Known as the Hyacinth Bean, this vigorous vine produces spikes of purple flowers followed by striking, deep purple, edible seed pods.
Dombeya wallichii
A tropical shrub known as the Tropical Hydrangea, producing large, pendulous clusters of fragrant, pink, rose-like flowers in the winter.
Doronicum orientale
Commonly called Leopard's Bane, this early-blooming perennial features bright, cheerful, yellow daisy-like flowers that thrive in cool, shady spots.
Doryanthes excelsa
Known as the Gymea Lily, this massive Australian plant produces a tall, thick stalk topped with a cluster of vibrant, deep red flowers.
Douglasia laevigata
A rare alpine plant native to the Pacific Northwest, producing small, cushion-forming mats of foliage topped with tiny, bright pink flowers.
Draba aizoides
A small, cushion-forming alpine plant that produces clusters of bright yellow, four-petaled flowers in early spring, ideal for rock gardens.
Dracaena fragrans
While primarily grown as a houseplant for its foliage, this species can produce large, fragrant, white, ball-like flower clusters in mature specimens.
Dracocephalum moldavica
Known as Moldavian Dragonhead, this aromatic herb produces spikes of tubular, blue or violet flowers that are highly attractive to bees.
Dracunculus vulgaris
Commonly called the Voodoo Lily, this plant features a dramatic, dark purple, spadix-like flower surrounded by a large, maroon spathe.
Drosera capensis
The Cape Sundew, a carnivorous plant that produces small, pink or white flowers on long stalks, rising well above its sticky, insect-trapping leaves.
Dryas octopetala
Known as Mountain Avens, this low-growing arctic-alpine shrub produces large, white, eight-petaled flowers with a prominent yellow center.
Dryopteris filix-mas
The Male Fern, while a spore-bearing plant rather than a flower, is a staple of shade gardens, providing lush, green, architectural foliage.
Dubautia menziesii
Known as the Haleakala Silversword, this rare plant from Hawaii produces a spectacular, tall spike of purple-tinged flowers once in its lifetime.
Duchesnea indica
Commonly known as Mock Strawberry, this groundcover produces small, yellow, five-petaled flowers followed by red, strawberry-like, but tasteless, fruits.
Dudleya brittonii
A succulent native to Baja California, known for its powdery, white, rosette-forming leaves and tall stalks of yellow, bell-shaped flowers.
Duranta erecta
Known as Golden Dewdrop, this tropical shrub produces cascading racemes of small, blue or white flowers followed by bright orange-yellow berries.
Dutch Iris
Iris × hollandica is a popular bulbous iris known for its elegant, slender flowers in shades of blue, purple, yellow, and white.
Dutchman's Pipe
Aristolochia macrophylla is a vigorous vine known for its unique, pipe-shaped, brownish-green flowers that are pollinated by flies.
Dwarf Morning Glory
Convolvulus tricolor is a compact annual that produces funnel-shaped flowers in shades of blue, white, and yellow, perfect for containers and borders.
Dyer's Chamomile
Anthemis tinctoria is a hardy perennial that produces a profusion of bright yellow, daisy-like flowers, historically used as a natural yellow dye.
Dyer's Greenweed
Genista tinctoria is a low-growing shrub that produces spikes of small, bright yellow, pea-like flowers, traditionally used for dyeing wool.
Dyer's Woad
Isatis tinctoria is a biennial plant that produces large clusters of small, yellow flowers, historically cultivated for the blue dye extracted from its leaves.
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