Flowers That Start With Z
Discover 35+ flowers beginning with Z — their names, meanings, origins, and unique characteristics.
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Zaluzianskya capensis
Known as the Midnight Candy, this South African native features white, star-shaped flowers that release a sweet, honey-like fragrance only after the sun sets.
Zantedeschia aethiopica
Commonly known as the Calla Lily, this elegant South African plant features large, trumpet-shaped white spathes surrounding a yellow spadix, often symbolizing purity and rebirth.
Zantedeschia albomaculata
A species of Calla Lily native to southern Africa, recognized by its creamy white to pale yellow spathes and distinctive spotted foliage that adds ornamental value.
Zantedeschia elliottiana
The Golden Calla Lily is a stunning cultivar featuring vibrant, sun-yellow spathes and lush green leaves speckled with white, making it a popular choice for tropical gardens.
Zantedeschia 'Flame'
A striking hybrid Calla Lily cultivar that displays a fiery blend of orange, red, and yellow hues, often used in floral arrangements for its dramatic color profile.
Zantedeschia 'Green Goddess'
A robust Calla Lily cultivar known for its large, long-lasting green and white spathes, which provide a sophisticated and modern aesthetic in garden borders and containers.
Zantedeschia 'Picasso'
This unique Calla Lily cultivar features a creamy white spathe with a deep purple-black throat, creating a high-contrast look that is highly prized by floral designers.
Zauschneria californica
Also known as California Fuchsia, this drought-tolerant perennial produces brilliant tubular scarlet-red flowers that are a favorite nectar source for hummingbirds in late summer.
Zauschneria septentrionalis
A low-growing wildflower native to the mountains of Northern California, characterized by its dense clusters of bright orange-red flowers that bloom against silvery-green foliage.
Zephyranthes 'Ajax'
A popular hybrid Rain Lily that produces large, bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers, often blooming suddenly after heavy summer rains in warm climates.
Zephyranthes atamasco
Known as the Atamasco Lily or Rain Lily, this native of the southeastern United States features delicate, pure white, star-shaped flowers that emerge from grassy foliage.
Zephyranthes candida
The White Rain Lily is a bulbous perennial native to South America, producing pristine white, crocus-like flowers that appear in late summer and autumn after rainfall.
Zephyranthes citrina
A species of Rain Lily native to Mexico, known for its vibrant, lemon-yellow flowers that open wide in the sun and provide a cheerful display in garden beds.
Zephyranthes grandiflora
Often called the Pink Rain Lily, this species produces large, showy, rose-pink flowers that are widely cultivated for their ability to bloom sporadically throughout the warm season.
Zephyranthes 'Labuffarosea'
A beautiful hybrid Rain Lily that showcases soft pink petals with a darker pink center, creating a delicate and romantic appearance in the landscape.
Zephyranthes rosea
A charming species native to Cuba and Guatemala, featuring small, bright pink flowers that bloom in clusters, often used as an edging plant in tropical gardens.
Zephyranthes 'Sunset'
A hybrid Rain Lily cultivar that displays a warm gradient of orange and pink petals, mimicking the colors of a sunset and adding warmth to garden borders.
Zinnia angustifolia
The Narrow-leaf Zinnia is a hardy annual native to Mexico, featuring small, daisy-like flowers in shades of orange, yellow, and white, known for its high resistance to mildew.
Zinnia 'Benary's Giant'
A popular series of Zinnia cultivars known for their massive, fully double, dahlia-like flowers in a wide array of vibrant colors, perfect for cutting gardens.
Zinnia elegans
The most common species of Zinnia, native to Mexico, featuring a vast range of flower shapes and colors, symbolizing lasting friendship and daily remembrance.
Zinnia 'Envy'
A unique and sought-after Zinnia cultivar that produces fully double, lime-green flowers, offering a refreshing and unusual color palette for floral arrangements and garden beds.
Zinnia haageana
Also known as the Mexican Zinnia, this species features smaller, often bicolored flowers in shades of red, mahogany, and gold, providing a rustic charm to summer landscapes.
Zinnia 'Oklahoma'
A series of Zinnia cultivars characterized by smaller, more rounded, double flowers that are highly productive and excellent for use in professional-grade cut flower bouquets.
Zinnia 'Profusion'
A highly acclaimed hybrid Zinnia series known for its compact growth habit, extreme heat tolerance, and continuous production of small, daisy-like flowers throughout the entire summer.
Zinnia 'Queen Red Lime'
A stunning heirloom-style Zinnia cultivar with double flowers that transition from deep red to a soft, antique lime-green, highly prized by gardeners for its sophisticated color.
Zinnia 'State Fair'
A classic Zinnia cultivar known for its large, sturdy blooms in a mix of bright colors, often grown for its height and ability to attract pollinators like butterflies.
Zinnia tenuifolia
A less common species of Zinnia featuring delicate, spider-like flowers in shades of red or purple, native to Mexico and valued for its airy, wild appearance.
Zinnia 'Thumbelina'
A miniature Zinnia cultivar that grows only a few inches tall, producing tiny, colorful flowers that are perfect for rock gardens, containers, or the front of borders.
Zinnia 'Zahara'
A series of Zinnia cultivars bred for exceptional disease resistance and heat tolerance, producing large, vibrant flowers on compact, bushy plants that thrive in full sun.
Zizia aptera
Commonly known as Heart-leaved Alexander, this North American wildflower produces flat-topped clusters of tiny, bright yellow flowers that are essential for supporting native pollinator populations.
Zizia aurea
Known as Golden Alexander, this perennial wildflower is native to North America and features umbels of yellow flowers, serving as a vital host plant for swallowtail butterfly larvae.
Zygopetalum crinitum
A fragrant orchid species native to Brazil, featuring striking green and brown sepals and petals with a large, velvety, purple-veined lip that adds exotic beauty.
Zygopetalum mackayi
A popular orchid species known for its large, highly fragrant, waxy flowers with green and brown markings and a prominent, white-and-purple patterned labellum, native to Brazil.
Zygopetalum 'Midnight Blue'
A stunning orchid hybrid known for its deep, intense blue-purple coloration on the lip, contrasted against greenish-brown petals, and its powerful, sweet, spicy fragrance.
Zygopetalum 'Redvale'
A beautiful orchid hybrid that produces large, showy blooms with rich, dark markings and a vibrant, patterned lip, often grown by collectors for its dramatic appearance.
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