Flowers That Start With P
Discover 202+ flowers beginning with P — their names, meanings, origins, and unique characteristics.
Pachysandra terminalis
A popular evergreen groundcover featuring small, white, spike-like flowers that bloom in early spring, native to Japan and China.
Paeonia lactiflora
The common garden peony, prized for its large, fragrant, ruffled blooms in shades of pink, white, and red, originating from Asia.
Paeonia suffruticosa
Known as the tree peony, this woody shrub produces massive, showy flowers and is highly revered in Chinese culture for its elegance.
Painted Daisy (Tanacetum coccineum)
A cheerful perennial with daisy-like flowers featuring bright pink, red, or white petals surrounding a yellow center, native to the Caucasus.
Painted Tongue (Salpiglossis sinuata)
An annual flower from Chile known for its velvety, trumpet-shaped blooms featuring intricate, marbled patterns in deep purples, reds, and golds.
Palaquium gutta
A tropical tree producing small, star-shaped flowers, native to Southeast Asia and historically significant for its latex production.
Pale Corydalis (Corydalis sempervirens)
A delicate biennial wildflower with pink, yellow-tipped tubular flowers, commonly found in rocky, open woodlands across North America.
Pale Purple Coneflower (Echinacea pallida)
A prairie native with drooping, pale pinkish-purple petals and a prominent, spiky central cone, often used in traditional herbal medicine.
Palicourea elata
Commonly called Hot Lips, this tropical plant features bright red bracts that resemble puckered lips, native to the rainforests of Central America.
Pamianthe peruviana
A rare, fragrant bulbous plant from the Andes, producing large, white, trumpet-shaped flowers with long, elegant petals.
Pampas Grass (Cortaderia selloana)
While primarily grown for its foliage, this plant produces large, feathery, silvery-white flower plumes that add dramatic height to landscapes.
Panax ginseng
Known primarily for its roots, this plant also produces small, greenish-yellow umbel flowers, native to the cool forests of East Asia.
Pancratium maritimum
The Sea Daffodil is a bulbous plant with fragrant, white, spider-like flowers that bloom on sandy Mediterranean beaches in late summer.
Pandorea jasminoides
An evergreen climbing vine from Australia known as the Bower Vine, producing clusters of trumpet-shaped, pink or white flowers with dark throats.
Pandorea pandorana
The Wonga Wonga Vine is a vigorous climber native to Australia, featuring masses of small, bell-shaped, cream-colored flowers with maroon spots.
Pansy (Viola tricolor var. hortensis)
A beloved cool-season flower with 'faces' in a vast array of colors, symbolizing remembrance and often used in spring containers.
Papaver nudicaule
The Iceland Poppy is a delicate perennial with papery, cup-shaped flowers in vibrant shades of orange, yellow, and white, native to subpolar regions.
Papaver orientale
The Oriental Poppy is a dramatic perennial producing massive, tissue-paper-like flowers in brilliant shades of scarlet, orange, and pink in early summer.
Papaver rhoeas
The Common Poppy or Corn Poppy is a bright red wildflower that has become a global symbol of remembrance for fallen soldiers.
Papaver somniferum
The Opium Poppy is a tall, striking plant with large, ruffled flowers in shades of purple, pink, or white, historically significant for its seeds.
Paphiopedilum
A genus of slipper orchids known for their unique, pouch-like labellum and long-lasting, waxy flowers in exotic color combinations.
Paradise Flower (Caesalpinia pulcherrima)
Also known as Pride of Barbados, this tropical shrub features brilliant orange and red flowers with long, protruding stamens.
Paraguay Nightshade (Lycianthes rantonnetii)
A shrubby plant from South America that produces a profusion of deep blue-violet, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers throughout the summer.
Paris quadrifolia
Known as Herb Paris, this woodland plant features a unique, single, star-shaped green flower sitting atop a whorl of four leaves.
Parkinsonia aculeata
The Jerusalem Thorn is a desert tree that produces cascades of bright yellow, pea-like flowers that attract numerous pollinators.
Parnassia palustris
The Grass of Parnassus is a charming bog plant with solitary, white, cup-shaped flowers featuring intricate, green-veined petals, native to northern regions.
Parrot Lily (Alstroemeria psittacina)
A striking plant with tubular, red-and-green flowers that resemble a parrot's plumage, native to the forests of Brazil and Argentina.
Parrot Tulip
A cultivar group of tulips characterized by fringed, twisted, and ruffled petals that resemble the colorful feathers of a parrot.
Parthenium integrifolium
The Wild Quinine is a sturdy perennial with flat-topped clusters of small, white, daisy-like flowers, native to the tallgrass prairies of North America.
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia Creeper is primarily a vine, but it produces inconspicuous, greenish-white flower clusters that eventually turn into dark blue berries.
Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris)
A fuzzy, early-blooming perennial with bell-shaped, violet-purple flowers and feathery seed heads, native to the meadows of Europe.
Passiflora caerulea
The Blue Passion Flower is a vigorous vine with complex, alien-looking flowers featuring white petals and a fringe of blue-and-purple filaments.
Passiflora edulis
The Passion Fruit vine produces stunning, intricate white and purple flowers followed by edible, tart fruit, native to tropical South America.
Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnata)
A native North American vine with large, lavender-colored flowers that have a complex structure, often associated with religious symbolism.
Pastinaca sativa
The Wild Parsnip produces large, flat-topped umbels of tiny yellow flowers, common in fields and roadsides across temperate regions.
Patrinia scabiosifolia
A tall, elegant perennial from East Asia featuring airy clusters of tiny, bright yellow flowers that bloom late in the summer season.
Paulownia tomentosa
The Empress Tree produces large, upright panicles of fragrant, foxglove-shaped, violet flowers before the leaves emerge in the spring.
Pavonia multiflora
A tropical shrub featuring unique, deep purple, shuttlecock-shaped flowers with bright pink bracts, native to the rainforests of Brazil.
Peach (Prunus persica)
While grown for fruit, the peach tree produces beautiful, delicate pink or white blossoms in early spring that signal the start of the season.
Peacock Orchid (Gladiolus callianthus)
A fragrant bulbous plant with elegant, white, star-shaped flowers featuring a deep maroon-purple center, native to East Africa.
Pear (Pyrus communis)
Pear trees are celebrated for their clouds of pure white, five-petaled blossoms that cover the branches in early spring.
Pearl Bush (Exochorda racemosa)
A deciduous shrub that produces an abundance of pure white, pearl-like flower buds that open into beautiful, starry blossoms in spring.
Pearl Everlasting (Anaphalis margaritacea)
A hardy perennial with clusters of small, papery, white flowers that retain their shape and color long after being dried.
Pearly Everlasting
A wildflower known for its silvery foliage and clusters of white, button-like flowers that are popular in dried floral arrangements.
Pebble Plant (Lithops)
These succulent plants, which resemble stones, produce surprisingly large, daisy-like white or yellow flowers that emerge from the center.
Pelargonium
Commonly called Geraniums, these popular container plants offer clusters of vibrant red, pink, or white flowers and are native to South Africa.
Peltandra virginica
The Green Arrow Arum is a wetland plant featuring a hooded, green spathe and spadix, native to the swamps of North America.
Peltiphyllum peltatum
The Umbrella Plant produces clusters of small, pinkish-white flowers on tall, leafless stalks before the large, umbrella-shaped leaves emerge.
Penstemon
A large genus of North American wildflowers known as Beardtongue, featuring tubular flowers in shades of red, purple, and blue, favored by hummingbirds.
Pentaglottis sempervirens
The Green Alkanet is a vigorous perennial with bright blue, forget-me-not-like flowers that bloom in shady areas throughout the spring.
Pentas lanceolata
The Egyptian Starcluster is a tropical plant with dense, star-shaped flower heads in shades of red, pink, and white, highly attractive to butterflies.
Peony (Paeonia)
A classic garden favorite known for its lush, fragrant, and large blooms, symbolizing prosperity, good fortune, and a happy marriage.
Pepper Vine (Ampelopsis arborea)
A climbing vine that produces small, greenish-white flower clusters, followed by dark, grape-like berries, native to the southeastern United States.
Perennial Cornflower (Centaurea montana)
Also known as Mountain Bluet, this hardy perennial features fringed, deep blue flowers that add a splash of color to borders.
Perennial Pea (Lathyrus latifolius)
A vigorous climbing vine that produces clusters of pea-like flowers in shades of pink, magenta, or white, native to Europe.
Perennial Sunflower (Helianthus maximiliani)
A tall, late-blooming native plant with numerous small, bright yellow, daisy-like flowers that provide essential nectar for migrating pollinators.
Pereskia aculeata
The Barbados Gooseberry is a unique cactus with leafy stems and fragrant, white or yellowish flowers with a central cluster of stamens.
Perilla frutescens
While grown for its foliage, this plant produces small, white or purple, spike-like flower clusters, native to Southeast Asia.
Periwinkle (Vinca minor)
A trailing evergreen groundcover with simple, five-petaled, violet-blue flowers that bloom in early spring, often used to cover shady slopes.
Perovskia atriplicifolia
Russian Sage is a drought-tolerant subshrub with airy, lavender-blue flower spikes that provide a soft, hazy effect in the garden.
Persicaria amplexicaulis
The Mountain Fleeceflower produces long, slender spikes of tiny, deep red or pink flowers that bloom from mid-summer until the first frost.
Persicaria bistorta
The Bistort is a clump-forming perennial with dense, poker-shaped spikes of pink flowers, native to meadows in Europe and Asia.
Persian Buttercup (Ranunculus asiaticus)
A popular florist flower with layers of delicate, crepe-paper-like petals in vibrant shades of yellow, orange, red, and pink.
Persian Carpet Flower (Tanacetum densum)
A low-growing perennial with finely divided, silvery foliage and small, yellow, button-like flowers, native to the mountains of Turkey.
Persian Fritillary (Fritillaria persica)
A striking bulbous plant with tall, racemes of bell-shaped, deep plum-colored flowers that bloom in the mid-spring garden.
Persian Ironwood (Parrotia persica)
While primarily a tree, it produces small, red, spider-like flowers in late winter before the leaves appear, native to northern Iran.
Persian Lily (Fritillaria imperialis)
Known as the Crown Imperial, this plant features a ring of large, bell-shaped, orange or yellow flowers topped by a tuft of green leaves.
Persian Shield (Strobilanthes dyerianus)
Grown mainly for its iridescent purple foliage, this plant also produces small, pale blue, trumpet-shaped flowers in the late season.
Persian Violet (Exacum affine)
A compact houseplant with fragrant, star-shaped, violet-blue flowers with prominent yellow stamens, native to the island of Socotra.
Petasites hybridus
The Butterbur is a large-leaved plant that produces clusters of fragrant, pinkish-purple flowers on thick stalks in early spring.
Petunia
A ubiquitous annual flower available in almost every color, known for its trumpet-shaped blooms and long flowering season in pots and beds.
Phacelia tanacetifolia
The Lacy Phacelia is a favorite of bees, featuring coiled, fern-like clusters of lavender-blue flowers, native to the southwestern United States.
Phaedranassa dubia
A rare bulbous plant from the Andes that produces tubular, coral-red flowers with green tips, often hanging in elegant clusters.
Phalaenopsis
The Moth Orchid is the most popular orchid for home growing, featuring long-lasting, flat, wing-like flowers in white, pink, or purple.
Phalaris arundinacea
Reed Canary Grass is a perennial grass that produces dense, spike-like panicles of small, greenish-white flowers in the summer.
Pharbitis nil
The Japanese Morning Glory is a climbing vine with large, funnel-shaped flowers in shades of blue, purple, and white, often with striped patterns.
Phaseolus coccineus
The Scarlet Runner Bean is a vigorous vine that produces beautiful, bright red, pea-like flowers that are both edible and ornamental.
Pheasant's Eye (Adonis annua)
A charming wildflower with bright scarlet, cup-shaped flowers and a dark center, native to the Mediterranean region.
Phellodendron amurense
The Amur Cork Tree produces small, greenish-yellow flower clusters that are followed by black, berry-like fruits, native to East Asia.
Philadelphus
Commonly called Mock Orange, this shrub is famous for its intensely fragrant, white, four-petaled flowers that bloom in late spring.
Philesia magellanica
A rare, evergreen shrub from Chile that produces stunning, waxy, bell-shaped, deep pink flowers that hang from the branches.
Phillyrea latifolia
An evergreen shrub that produces small, fragrant, greenish-white flowers in clusters, native to the Mediterranean region.
Philodendron
While primarily foliage plants, mature philodendrons produce spadix-and-spathe flowers similar to calla lilies, native to tropical Americas.
Phlebodium aureum
The Blue Star Fern is a foliage plant that produces unique, spore-bearing structures, often mistaken for flowers, native to tropical Americas.
Phlomis fruticosa
Jerusalem Sage is a drought-tolerant shrub with whorls of hooded, bright yellow flowers and soft, grey-green, wrinkled foliage.
Phlox drummondii
The Annual Phlox is a colorful bedding plant with clusters of star-shaped flowers in shades of red, pink, white, and violet.
Phlox paniculata
Garden Phlox is a tall, fragrant perennial with large, dome-shaped clusters of flowers in shades of pink, purple, and white.
Phlox subulata
Creeping Phlox is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that covers the ground in a carpet of tiny, star-shaped flowers in early spring.
Phoenix dactylifera
The Date Palm produces large, branched inflorescences of small, creamy-yellow flowers, native to the Middle East and North Africa.
Phormium tenax
New Zealand Flax produces tall, dramatic flower spikes with tubular, reddish-orange flowers that attract nectar-feeding birds.
Photinia x fraseri
A popular evergreen shrub that produces large, flat-topped clusters of small, white, hawthorn-like flowers in the spring.
Phragmipedium
A genus of tropical slipper orchids known for their long, ribbon-like petals and pouch-shaped flowers, native to Central and South America.
Phragmites australis
The Common Reed is a tall wetland grass that produces large, feathery, purplish-brown flower plumes in late summer.
Phuopsis stylosa
The Caucasian Crosswort is a low-growing perennial with clusters of small, star-shaped, pink flowers that have a distinct, pungent scent.
Phygelius aequalis
The Cape Fuchsia is a subshrub with tubular, drooping, salmon-pink flowers that bloom throughout the summer, native to South Africa.
Phyla nodiflora
Frog Fruit is a low-growing groundcover with tiny, white-and-purple, button-like flower heads, native to the Americas.
Phyllanthus emblica
The Indian Gooseberry produces small, greenish-yellow flowers in clusters along its branches, native to tropical Asia.
Phyllodoce empetriformis
The Pink Mountain Heather is a low, evergreen shrub with bell-shaped, rose-pink flowers, native to the mountains of western North America.
Phyllostachys
A genus of bamboo that rarely flowers, but when it does, it produces small, grass-like flowers in clusters, native to East Asia.
Physalis alkekengi
The Chinese Lantern plant is grown for its bright orange, papery calyx that encloses a fruit, with small, white flowers appearing earlier.
Physalis peruviana
The Cape Gooseberry produces small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers with dark spots, followed by edible fruits enclosed in papery husks.
Physaria
Commonly known as Twinpod, this genus of desert plants produces small, yellow, four-petaled flowers, native to western North America.
Physocarpus opulifolius
Ninebark is a shrub that produces clusters of small, white or pinkish flowers in late spring, followed by attractive, papery seed pods.
Physostegia virginiana
Obedient Plant is a perennial with spikes of tubular, snapdragon-like flowers in pink or white, named because the flowers stay where pushed.
Phyteuma orbiculare
The Round-headed Rampion is a wildflower with dense, spherical clusters of tiny, blue, star-shaped flowers, native to European mountains.
Phytolacca americana
Pokeweed is a large, native perennial with long, drooping racemes of small, white flowers that turn into dark purple berries.
Picea
Spruce trees are conifers that produce small, inconspicuous, cone-like male and female flowers in the spring.
Pickaback Plant (Tolmiea menziesii)
A woodland plant that produces small, brownish-purple, tubular flowers on tall, slender stalks, native to the Pacific Northwest.
Picrasma quassioides
A small tree that produces clusters of small, greenish-yellow flowers, native to the temperate forests of Asia.
Pieris japonica
Lily-of-the-Valley Shrub is an evergreen plant with drooping racemes of small, white, bell-shaped flowers that appear in early spring.
Pilea cadierei
The Aluminum Plant is primarily grown for its foliage, but it can produce tiny, greenish-white flowers in small clusters.
Pilosella officinarum
Mouse-ear Hawkweed is a low-growing plant with yellow, dandelion-like flowers, native to Europe and western Asia.
Pimelea
A genus of shrubs from Australia known as Rice Flowers, producing dense, rounded heads of small, white or pink, fragrant flowers.
Pimpinella anisum
Anise is an annual herb that produces flat-topped umbels of tiny, white flowers, native to the eastern Mediterranean region.
Pinanga
A genus of palms that produce small, inconspicuous flowers on branched inflorescences, native to the tropical forests of Asia.
Pincushion Cactus (Mammillaria)
A large genus of cacti that produce a ring of small, colorful, funnel-shaped flowers around the top of the stem.
Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa)
A popular garden perennial with rounded, pincushion-like flower heads in shades of blue, purple, pink, or white.
Pineapple Lily (Eucomis)
A bulbous plant with a spike of star-shaped flowers topped by a tuft of green leaves, resembling a pineapple.
Pineapple Sage (Salvia elegans)
A shrubby herb with tubular, bright red flowers that bloom in late autumn, native to the mountains of Mexico.
Pinguicula
The Butterwort is a carnivorous plant with beautiful, violet or white, spurred flowers that rise above its sticky, insect-trapping leaves.
Pink (Dianthus)
A genus of plants known for their fringed, fragrant flowers in shades of pink, red, and white, often used in cottage gardens.
Pink Calla Lily (Zantedeschia rehmannii)
A bulbous plant with elegant, funnel-shaped, pink spathes that surround a central spadix, native to South Africa.
Pink Jasmine (Jasminum polyanthum)
A vigorous, fragrant climbing vine with clusters of pink buds that open into star-shaped, white flowers, native to China.
Pink Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium acaule)
A rare, native orchid with a single, large, pouch-like, pink flower, found in acidic, woodland soils of North America.
Pink Muhly Grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris)
An ornamental grass that produces a spectacular, cloud-like haze of pinkish-purple flower panicles in the late summer and autumn.
Pink Turtlehead (Chelone lyonii)
A perennial with dense spikes of hooded, rose-pink flowers that resemble the head of a turtle, native to the Appalachian Mountains.
Pinus
Pine trees are conifers that produce small, yellow male pollen cones and larger, woody female seed cones, native to the Northern Hemisphere.
Piper nigrum
The Black Pepper vine produces small, white, spike-like flower clusters that develop into the peppercorns we use as spice.
Piptanthus nepalensis
The Himalayan Laburnum is a shrub with bright yellow, pea-like flowers that bloom in late spring, native to the Himalayas.
Pistacia vera
The Pistachio tree produces small, inconspicuous, greenish-red flowers in panicles, native to the arid regions of Central Asia.
Pisum sativum
The Garden Pea produces delicate, white or purple, pea-like flowers that are followed by edible pods, native to the Mediterranean.
Pitcairnia
A genus of bromeliads that produce long, tubular, brightly colored flowers in shades of red, orange, or yellow, native to the Americas.
Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia)
These carnivorous plants produce large, nodding, complex flowers in shades of yellow, red, or purple, native to North America.
Pittosporum tobira
The Japanese Mock Orange is an evergreen shrub with clusters of fragrant, creamy-white, star-shaped flowers, native to East Asia.
Plantago major
Common Plantain is a weed that produces long, slender, spike-like inflorescences of tiny, greenish-white flowers, native to Europe and Asia.
Platanthera
A genus of orchids known as Bog Orchids, producing spikes of small, fragrant, greenish or white flowers, native to the Northern Hemisphere.
Platanus occidentalis
The American Sycamore produces small, spherical, greenish flower heads that hang from the branches in the spring.
Platycodon grandiflorus
The Balloon Flower is a perennial with buds that look like inflated balloons before opening into large, star-shaped, blue or white flowers.
Platystemon californicus
Cream Cups is a California wildflower with delicate, creamy-yellow, cup-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring.
Plectranthus
A genus of plants often grown for their aromatic foliage, but they also produce spikes of small, tubular, blue or white flowers.
Pleione
The Window Orchid is a small, terrestrial orchid that produces large, showy, cattleya-like flowers in shades of pink or purple.
Pleiospilos nelii
The Split Rock succulent produces large, daisy-like, yellow or white flowers that emerge from the center of its stone-like leaves.
Pleurothallis
A large genus of orchids with tiny, often bizarrely shaped flowers that bloom in clusters, native to the tropical Americas.
Plumbago auriculata
Cape Leadwort is a shrub with masses of phlox-like, sky-blue flowers that bloom throughout the summer, native to South Africa.
Plumeria
The Frangipani is a tropical tree famous for its intensely fragrant, waxy, pinwheel-shaped flowers in shades of white, yellow, and pink.
Poa annua
Annual Bluegrass is a common lawn grass that produces small, delicate, greenish-white flower panicles in the spring.
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple is a woodland plant that produces a single, nodding, white flower hidden beneath its large, umbrella-like leaves.
Podranea ricasoliana
The Pink Trumpet Vine is a vigorous climber with large, trumpet-shaped, pink flowers with darker veins, native to South Africa.
Pogonia ophioglossoides
The Rose Pogonia is a beautiful, bog-loving orchid with a single, fragrant, pink, fringed flower, native to North America.
Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima)
Famous for its bright red bracts, the actual flowers of the poinsettia are the tiny, yellow structures in the center.
Polemonium caeruleum
Jacob's Ladder is a perennial with clusters of bell-shaped, blue flowers and fern-like foliage, native to temperate regions.
Polianthes tuberosa
The Tuberose is a bulbous plant with spikes of intensely fragrant, waxy, white, trumpet-shaped flowers, native to Mexico.
Polygala myrtifolia
The Sweet Pea Bush is an evergreen shrub with clusters of pea-like, purple flowers, native to South Africa.
Polygonatum odoratum
Solomon's Seal is a woodland plant with arching stems and small, white, bell-shaped flowers hanging from the leaf axils.
Polygonum
A genus of plants that includes many weeds and some ornamentals, often producing spikes of small, pink or white flowers.
Polypodium
A genus of ferns that produce spores on the undersides of their fronds, rather than flowers, native to many regions.
Polystichum
A genus of ferns that reproduce via spores, often used in shade gardens for their elegant, evergreen foliage.
Pomegranate (Punica granatum)
The pomegranate tree produces striking, trumpet-shaped, orange-red flowers that are followed by edible, seeded fruit.
Pompon Dahlia
A cultivar group of dahlias characterized by small, perfectly spherical, tightly packed flower heads in various colors.
Pontederia cordata
Pickerelweed is a wetland plant with spikes of small, violet-blue flowers that bloom in the summer, native to the Americas.
Populus
Poplar trees produce long, drooping catkins of small, wind-pollinated flowers in the early spring before the leaves appear.
Portulaca grandiflora
Moss Rose is a succulent annual with bright, rose-like flowers in vibrant colors that open in the sun, native to South America.
Portulaca oleracea
Purslane is a low-growing succulent with small, yellow, star-shaped flowers, often considered a weed but also edible.
Potentilla
A genus of shrubs and perennials known as Cinquefoil, producing small, rose-like flowers in shades of yellow, white, or pink.
Poterium sanguisorba
Salad Burnet is a perennial herb with small, greenish-red, button-like flower heads, native to Europe and western Asia.
Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)
While rarely seen in cultivation, mature pothos plants produce small, spadix-and-spathe flowers, native to Southeast Asia.
Prairie Blazing Star (Liatris pycnostachya)
A tall, native perennial with spikes of fluffy, purple flowers that are highly attractive to butterflies and bees.
Prairie Clover (Dalea)
A genus of native legumes that produce small, cone-shaped spikes of purple or white flowers, common in North American prairies.
Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis)
An ornamental grass that produces airy, pinkish-brown flower panicles that smell like coriander, native to North American prairies.
Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum)
A native perennial with nodding, pinkish-purple flowers followed by feathery, smoke-like seed heads, native to North America.
Pratia pedunculata
A low-growing groundcover with tiny, star-shaped, blue or white flowers that bloom throughout the summer, native to Australia.
Prenanthes
Known as Rattlesnake Root, this genus of wildflowers produces clusters of nodding, bell-shaped, white or purple flowers.
Primrose (Primula)
A large genus of early-blooming perennials with clusters of colorful, funnel-shaped flowers, often associated with the arrival of spring.
Prince's Feather (Amaranthus hypochondriacus)
An annual plant with long, drooping, deep red or purple flower plumes, native to North America.
Princess Flower (Tibouchina urvilleana)
A tropical shrub with large, velvety leaves and stunning, deep purple, five-petaled flowers, native to Brazil.
Proboscidea louisianica
The Devil's Claw is a unique plant with tubular, pinkish-white flowers and long, hooked seed pods, native to North America.
Prosopis
The Mesquite tree produces small, yellow, catkin-like flower spikes, native to the arid regions of the Americas.
Protea
A genus of shrubs from South Africa known for their large, dramatic, pincushion-like flower heads in shades of pink, red, and white.
Prunella vulgaris
Self-heal is a low-growing wildflower with spikes of hooded, violet-blue flowers, native to Europe, Asia, and North America.
Prunus
A large genus of trees and shrubs, including cherries, plums, and almonds, known for their beautiful, early-spring blossoms.
Pseudofumaria lutea
Yellow Corydalis is a perennial with fern-like foliage and clusters of small, yellow, tubular flowers, native to the Alps.
Pseudopanax
A genus of evergreen trees and shrubs from New Zealand that produce small, inconspicuous, greenish-white flowers.
Pseudotsuga menziesii
The Douglas Fir is a conifer that produces small, reddish-brown male and female cones in the spring, native to North America.
Psidium guajava
The Guava tree produces fragrant, white, four-petaled flowers with a prominent cluster of stamens, native to tropical America.
Psoralea
A genus of legumes that produce spikes of small, blue or purple, pea-like flowers, native to many regions.
Psychotria elata
Known as the Hooker's Lips, this plant features bright red, lip-shaped bracts that surround tiny, white flowers, native to Central America.
Ptelea trifoliata
The Hop Tree produces clusters of small, greenish-white, fragrant flowers, native to North America.
Pteris
A genus of ferns that reproduce via spores, often grown for their delicate, arching fronds in shade gardens.
Pterocephalus perennis
A low-growing perennial with soft, grey-green foliage and pincushion-like, pinkish-purple flowers, native to the Mediterranean.
Pterostylis
The Greenhood Orchid is a genus of orchids with unique, hooded flowers that often look like small, green helmets, native to Australia.
Ptilotus exaltatus
Mulla Mulla is an Australian native with striking, feathery, cone-shaped, pinkish-purple flower spikes that are very long-lasting.
Puccinellia
A genus of grasses that produce small, open, spike-like flower panicles, native to many temperate regions.
Pulmonaria
Lungwort is a shade-loving perennial with spotted leaves and clusters of funnel-shaped flowers that change from pink to blue.
Pulsatilla
The Pasque Flower is a hardy perennial with bell-shaped, violet flowers and feathery seed heads, native to northern meadows.
Punica granatum
The Pomegranate tree is prized for its brilliant, orange-red, trumpet-shaped flowers and its delicious, seeded fruit.
Puya
A genus of bromeliads from the Andes that produce tall, dramatic spikes of metallic-blue or green, bell-shaped flowers.
Pycnanthemum
Mountain Mint is a native perennial with flat-topped clusters of small, white, spotted flowers, highly attractive to pollinators.
Pyracantha
Firethorn is an evergreen shrub that produces masses of small, white flowers in spring, followed by bright red or orange berries.
Pyrethrum
A genus of plants, now often classified as Tanacetum, known for their daisy-like flowers and insecticidal properties.
Pyrola
Wintergreen is a woodland plant with nodding, bell-shaped, white or pink flowers, native to the Northern Hemisphere.
Pyrrosia
A genus of ferns that reproduce via spores, often grown for their leathery, tongue-shaped fronds in shade gardens.
Pyrus
Pear trees are widely cultivated for their delicious fruit and their beautiful, pure white blossoms that appear in early spring.
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