Flowers That Start With S
Discover 89+ flowers beginning with S — their names, meanings, origins, and unique characteristics.
Sabatia angularis
Known as Rose Pink, this biennial wildflower features star-shaped pink petals and is native to the eastern United States.
Saintpaulia
Commonly known as the African Violet, these popular houseplants feature fuzzy leaves and vibrant purple, pink, or white blooms.
Salix babylonica
The Weeping Willow produces catkins in spring and is famous for its graceful, drooping branches and association with melancholy.
Salpiglossis sinuata
Known as the Painted Tongue, this annual features trumpet-shaped flowers with intricate, velvety veining in shades of purple, red, and gold.
Salvia apiana
White Sage is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States, prized for its aromatic silver-white foliage and white flowers.
Salvia divinorum
A species of sage native to the cloud forests of Mexico, known for its unique blue and white flowers and psychoactive properties.
Salvia elegans
Pineapple Sage is a perennial shrub that produces vibrant red tubular flowers and leaves that smell strongly of fresh pineapple.
Salvia leucantha
Mexican Bush Sage is a popular ornamental featuring arching spikes of velvety purple and white flowers that attract many pollinators.
Salvia officinalis
Common Garden Sage is a perennial herb with grey-green leaves and spikes of small, tubular blue or purple flowers.
Salvia splendens
Scarlet Sage is a tender perennial native to Brazil, widely grown for its brilliant red flower spikes that bloom throughout summer.
Sambucus nigra
The European Elder produces large, flat-topped clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers followed by dark purple berries in the autumn.
Sanguinaria canadensis
Bloodroot is a spring-blooming woodland wildflower with delicate white petals and a bright orange sap found in its rhizomes.
Sanguisorba officinalis
Great Burnet is a hardy perennial featuring dark crimson, thimble-shaped flower heads that rise above fern-like foliage in late summer.
Sansevieria trifasciata
Commonly called Snake Plant, it produces rare, fragrant, greenish-white tubular flowers on tall stalks when grown under optimal conditions.
Santolina chamaecyparissus
Lavender Cotton is a drought-tolerant subshrub with silver foliage and bright yellow, button-like flowers that appear in the summer.
Saponaria officinalis
Common Soapwort is a perennial plant with pale pink or white flowers, historically used as a natural soap due to its saponin content.
Saraca asoca
The Ashoka tree is a sacred plant in India, known for its dense clusters of fragrant, orange-red flowers and religious significance.
Sarracenia purpurea
The Purple Pitcher Plant is a carnivorous species native to North America, featuring unique, deep red, nodding flowers in spring.
Satureja hortensis
Summer Savory is an annual herb that produces small, tubular, white or pale pink flowers and is commonly used in culinary applications.
Saxifraga stolonifera
Strawberry Begonia is a shade-loving plant with round, variegated leaves and delicate, airy spikes of white flowers with spotted petals.
Scabiosa atropurpurea
Mourning Bride is a popular garden flower with pincushion-like heads in shades of deep maroon, purple, or pink, attracting many butterflies.
Scabiosa columbaria
Small Scabious is a perennial wildflower with lavender-blue pincushion flowers that bloom from late spring through the autumn months.
Scaevola aemula
Fan Flower is a trailing plant native to Australia, known for its unique, semi-circular blue or purple flowers that resemble a fan.
Schefflera arboricola
The Dwarf Umbrella Tree produces clusters of small, greenish-yellow flowers on mature specimens, though it is primarily grown for its foliage.
Schizanthus pinnatus
The Butterfly Flower is an annual from Chile with orchid-like blooms in shades of pink, purple, and yellow, often featuring intricate spotting.
Schlumbergera bridgesii
The Christmas Cactus is a popular succulent that blooms with vibrant pink or red tubular flowers during the winter holiday season.
Scilla siberica
Siberian Squill is a bulbous perennial that produces intense, cobalt-blue, bell-shaped flowers very early in the spring season.
Scindapsus pictus
Satin Pothos is a vining plant with heart-shaped, silver-spotted leaves that rarely flowers in indoor settings but produces small, spathe-like blooms.
Scirpus lacustris
Common Club-rush is a wetland plant that produces small, brown, spikelet-like flowers at the tips of its tall, cylindrical green stems.
Scutellaria baicalensis
Chinese Skullcap is a medicinal herb that produces beautiful, deep blue, hooded flowers on upright stems throughout the summer months.
Sedum acre
Goldmoss Stonecrop is a low-growing succulent with tiny, star-shaped yellow flowers that form a dense carpet in rocky garden areas.
Sedum spectabile
Showy Stonecrop is a hardy perennial with fleshy leaves and large, flat clusters of pink or red flowers that attract late-season pollinators.
Selenicereus grandiflorus
The Queen of the Night is a cactus that blooms only once a year at night, producing massive, fragrant, white, trumpet-shaped flowers.
Sempervivum tectorum
Common Houseleek produces a tall, star-shaped stalk of pinkish-purple flowers after several years of growth, signaling the end of its life cycle.
Senecio cineraria
Dusty Miller is prized for its silver, felted foliage, but it also produces clusters of small, bright yellow, daisy-like flowers in summer.
Senecio rowleyanus
String of Pearls is a trailing succulent that produces small, white, daisy-like flowers with a pleasant, spicy cinnamon-like fragrance.
Senecio vulgaris
Common Groundsel is a widespread weed with small, yellow, tubular flowers that bloom almost year-round in temperate climates.
Senna alata
The Candle Bush is a tropical shrub with large, upright spikes of yellow flowers that resemble glowing candles in the garden.
Sequoia sempervirens
The Coast Redwood is a massive conifer that produces small, inconspicuous, yellowish-green flowers on its branches in the late winter.
Sesamum indicum
Sesame is an annual crop that produces beautiful, bell-shaped, white or pink flowers that resemble those of the foxglove plant.
Silene coronaria
Rose Campion is a short-lived perennial with striking magenta flowers and silver-grey, woolly foliage that adds texture to borders.
Silene dioica
Red Campion is a common wildflower with bright pink, five-petaled flowers that bloom in hedgerows and woodlands throughout the spring.
Silene latifolia
White Campion is a biennial or perennial plant with fragrant, white, evening-blooming flowers that attract nocturnal moths for pollination.
Silphium perfoliatum
Cup Plant is a tall prairie wildflower with large, yellow, daisy-like flowers and leaves that form a cup to hold rainwater.
Sinningia speciosa
Gloxinia is a popular indoor plant with large, velvety, bell-shaped flowers in deep shades of purple, red, pink, or white.
Sisyrinchium angustifolium
Blue-eyed Grass is a member of the iris family that produces delicate, star-shaped, violet-blue flowers with yellow centers in spring.
Skimmia japonica
A shade-loving evergreen shrub that produces clusters of fragrant, white flowers followed by bright red berries in the winter months.
Smilacina racemosa
False Solomon's Seal is a woodland perennial featuring arching stems topped with fluffy, creamy-white flower clusters in late spring.
Solandra maxima
Cup of Gold Vine is a vigorous tropical climber with massive, fragrant, golden-yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in the evening.
Solanum dulcamara
Bittersweet Nightshade is a climbing vine with small, star-shaped purple flowers and bright red berries, native to Europe and Asia.
Solanum jasminoides
Potato Vine is a fast-growing climber that produces masses of fragrant, white, star-shaped flowers throughout the summer and autumn.
Solanum lycopersicum
The tomato plant produces small, yellow, star-shaped flowers that are essential for the development of its edible, fleshy fruit.
Solanum tuberosum
The potato plant produces attractive, white, pink, or purple flowers with prominent yellow centers before the tubers develop underground.
Solidago canadensis
Canada Goldenrod is a late-summer wildflower with tall, plume-like sprays of tiny, brilliant yellow flowers that are vital for bees.
Sophora japonica
The Japanese Pagoda Tree produces large, pendulous clusters of creamy-white, pea-like flowers in mid-summer, attracting many pollinators.
Sorbus aucuparia
The Rowan tree produces flat clusters of white flowers in spring, followed by vibrant orange-red berries that persist into winter.
Sorghum bicolor
Sorghum is a cereal grain that produces large, branching, terminal panicles of small, inconspicuous flowers that eventually turn into seeds.
Sparaxis tricolor
Harlequin Flower is a South African bulb with vibrant, multi-colored, star-shaped flowers featuring contrasting dark centers and bright petals.
Sparganium erectum
Branched Bur-reed is an aquatic plant with spherical, spiky flower heads that look like small, green, prickly balls in the water.
Spartium junceum
Spanish Broom is a hardy shrub with bright green stems and masses of fragrant, yellow, pea-like flowers that bloom in summer.
Spathiphyllum wallisii
Peace Lily is a popular houseplant known for its elegant, white, hood-like spathe surrounding a central, creamy-white spadix flower.
Sphaeralcea coccinea
Scarlet Globemallow is a drought-tolerant perennial with cup-shaped, orange-red flowers that thrive in the arid regions of North America.
Spigelia marilandica
Indian Pink is a stunning woodland perennial with tubular, bright red flowers that have yellow interiors, highly attractive to hummingbirds.
Spiraea japonica
Japanese Spirea is a deciduous shrub that produces flat-topped clusters of pink or white flowers, making it a garden favorite.
Spiraea vanhouttei
Vanhoutte Spirea is a classic flowering shrub that produces arching branches covered in masses of pure white, button-like flowers in spring.
Stachys byzantina
Lamb's Ear is prized for its soft, silver, woolly leaves, but it also produces tall spikes of small, purple, tubular flowers.
Stachys officinalis
Betony is a perennial herb with spikes of deep pink or purple flowers that have been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
Stapelia gigantea
Carrion Flower is a succulent that produces massive, star-shaped, hairy flowers that smell like rotting meat to attract pollinating flies.
Stellaria media
Common Chickweed is a low-growing plant with tiny, white, star-shaped flowers that bloom throughout the year in mild climates.
Stenotaphrum secundatum
St. Augustine grass produces small, inconspicuous, spike-like flowers on stalks, though it is primarily grown for its dense, green lawn cover.
Stephanotis floribunda
Madagascar Jasmine is a woody climber with waxy, star-shaped, intensely fragrant white flowers often used in bridal bouquets.
Sternbergia lutea
Winter Daffodil is a bulbous plant that produces bright yellow, crocus-like flowers in the autumn, often appearing before the leaves.
Stewartia pseudocamellia
A beautiful ornamental tree that produces delicate, white, cup-shaped flowers with prominent orange-yellow stamens in the mid-summer season.
Stipa tenuissima
Mexican Feather Grass produces feathery, silver-green flower panicles that sway gracefully in the wind, adding texture to ornamental gardens.
Stokesia laevis
Stoke's Aster is a perennial with large, fringed, blue or lavender flowers that resemble cornflowers and bloom in late summer.
Strelitzia nicolai
Giant Bird of Paradise is a large tropical plant with dramatic, blue and white, boat-shaped flowers that resemble a bird's head.
Strelitzia reginae
Bird of Paradise is an iconic tropical flower with bright orange and blue petals that look like the head of a crane.
Streptocarpus saxorum
False African Violet is a trailing plant with delicate, pale blue, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom continuously throughout the warmer months.
Strobilanthes dyerianus
Persian Shield is grown for its metallic purple foliage, but it also produces small, pale blue or white, funnel-shaped flowers.
Styrax japonicus
Japanese Snowbell is a small tree that produces masses of pendulous, fragrant, white, bell-shaped flowers in late spring and early summer.
Succisa pratensis
Devil's-bit Scabious is a perennial wildflower with rounded, violet-blue flower heads that are a favorite of butterflies in late summer.
Sutera cordata
Bacopa is a popular trailing plant with small, five-petaled, white, blue, or pink flowers that bloom profusely in hanging baskets.
Swainsona formosa
Sturt's Desert Pea is a striking Australian wildflower with large, bright red, pea-like flowers featuring a prominent black, bulbous center.
Symphoricarpos albus
Snowberry is a deciduous shrub with small, pinkish-white, bell-shaped flowers followed by clusters of white berries in the autumn.
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
New England Aster is a late-season perennial with masses of purple or pink daisy-like flowers that provide nectar for migrating butterflies.
Symphytum officinale
Comfrey is a medicinal herb with clusters of bell-shaped, white, cream, or purple flowers that are highly attractive to bumblebees.
Syringa vulgaris
Common Lilac is a beloved shrub known for its large, fragrant, conical clusters of purple, pink, or white flowers in spring.
Syzygium aromaticum
The Clove tree produces small, pale yellow flowers in clusters, though the plant is most famous for its aromatic, dried flower buds.
Syzygium paniculatum
Lilly Pilly is an evergreen tree that produces fluffy, white, pom-pom-like flowers followed by edible, magenta-colored berries.
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