49 White Flowers: Complete List With Names and Pictures

Thinking of planting some white flowers in your home garden? Between annuals and perennials, there are a wide variety of white flowers that will liven up your yard, or provide some balance to a brightly colored flower garden. In this massive guide, we take a look at over 50 of our favorite white flowers, with names and pictures of each!

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White flowers are one of the best ways to tie a garden together and add brightness to the landscape. They offer a stark contrast to the dark green and browns and help to divide sections. They can also provide balance to areas that may not have flowers at all.

With that being said, there are so many white flowering plants that it can be hard to figure out which one may fit your garden design or your climate. The good news is that white flowers grow in pretty much every climate imaginable, so there are many different flower types to choose from.

Whether it’s a ground cover, shrub, or tree, white flowers can easily become the centerpiece of the garden. In this extensive list, you’ll find all of our favorites and learn more about them so you can choose the best ones for your garden. Let’s jump in and look at our favorites, with names and pictures of each!


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Allium

Allium
These unique flowers love full sun and will bloom in late spring to early summer.
botanical-name botanical name Allium spp.
plant-type plant type Perennial
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 4-9

White allium is in the same family as onion and garlic plants. This cultivar, called ‘White Gaint’, can grow up to four feet tall and produces globes measuring six to eight inches in diameter.

These perennial blooms like full sun exposure and bloom from late spring to early summer. Plant them in the fall in clusters of ten to fifteen for the best effect.

Allium grows well in chalky, sandy soils and can withstand droughts and deer and rabbit-filled environments. They also attract butterflies.

Amaryllis

Amaryllis
These beautiful flowers are very hardy and can live up to seventy-five years.
botanical-name botanical name Hippeastrum spp.
plant-type plant type Perennial
sun-requirements sun requirements Partial shade
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 7-10

The amaryllis flower, specifically ‘Alfresco’, is a gorgeous plant that grows five to eight white flowers per stem and two to three stems per bulb. The plant usually reaches twelve to eighteen inches and blooms for several weeks to several months.

Amaryllis are hardy perennial flowers that stick around for a whopping seventy-five years. They do well in most soils and are easy to care for.

Amaryllis bloom anywhere from late December to the end of June and should be planted between October and May. They usually flower six to eight weeks after they’re planted.

Angel’s Trumpet

Brugmansia
These fragrant flowers are beautiful to look at but can be toxic if ingested.
botanical-name botanical name Brugmansia spp.
plant-type plant type Perennial
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 7-10

Angel’s trumpet is a shrub that produces eight to ten-inch hanging white flowers. The plant generally stands at ten to fifteen feet high and offers a sweet fragrance.

This plant does well in loam or sandy soil and doesn’t require special care or extra watering. Angel’s trumpet loves the sun and doesn’t do well in freezing temperatures.

This plant needs lots of fertilization during the growing season and is resistant to most diseases. It is also highly toxic if ingested.

Angelonia

Angelonia
These flowers will reach a height of 30-40 inches and are fairly low maintenance.
botanical-name botanical name Angelonia spp.
plant-type plant type Annual
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 9-11

The angelonia, sometimes called angelface or summer snapdragon, is a tender perennial often grown as an annual. It needs little water and even less maintenance.

Angelonia grows twelve to eighteen inches tall and about eight to twelve inches wide. It rarely attracts pests or diseases and can be propagated through cuttings.

This plant grows from late spring through fall. It does well in gardens, pots, indoors, and as cuttings. The white flowers are quite small, so it makes for a good space filler.

Arabian Jasmine

Jasminum Sambac
This vining flower will grow around 6 feet tall and has a wonderful fragrance.
botanical-name botanical name Jasminum sambac
plant-type plant type Perennial
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to partial shade
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 9-11

Arabian jasmine is a stunning plant with a bold and enticing fragrance. It is a scrambling evergreen that can twine with support and grows six to ten feet tall and wide.

The many white flowers grow in clusters of three to twelve and can last the whole summer or longer in warmer climates. Their flowers also fade to pink with maturity.

Arabian jasmine likes full and partial sun and loam soils. It requires little maintenance but needs good drainage. It rarely has pests and can be pruned and shaped.

Astilbe

Astilbe
These flowers can withstand deer and rabbits and aren’t picky about sun exposure.
botanical-name botanical name Astilbe spp.
plant-type plant type Perennial
sun-requirements sun requirements Partial to full shade
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 4-9

These fantastical white flowers grow in huge clusters. Astilbes do well in most locations and can withstand deer and rabbits. They require lots of water and good drainage, and like loam soil.

They start blooming in early summer and last a couple of months. Astilbes are perennials that grow well in shade, and can grow up to five feet tall. This allows them to offer dense, rich foliage all season long.

The flower stalks fade into a rich caramel as they die off and add interest throughout winter.

Bacopa

Bacopa Monnieri
These flowers will thrive best in full and partial sun, and loves water.
botanical-name botanical name Bacopa monnieri
plant-type plant type Perennial
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to partial shade
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 8-11

Bacopa, or water hyssop, is a semi-aquatic perennial that forms a large, creeping mat. This plant grows twelve to thirty-six inches tall and spreads anywhere from twelve to forty-eight inches out. It blooms from mid-spring to the end of fall or year-round in warmer climates.

Bacopa loves water and does well in partial sun. It grows fast and looks good in the garden or hanging baskets. It rarely gets diseases or attracts pests and may have antioxidant properties that can be used in medicine.

This plant fits perfectly in forest and cottage gardens. Pruning in mid-spring and removing spent blooms can encourage further white flowers.

Calla Lily

Zantedeschia Aethiopica
These elegant flowers need very wet soil and warmer climates to thrive best.
botanical-name botanical name Zantedeschia aethiopica
plant-type plant type Perennial
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to partial shade
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 8-10

Calla lilies are semi-evergreen perennials that flower from late spring to early summer. They stand at two to three feet tall and do best in partial to full sun. They need lots of water and prefer clay and loam-type soils.

Calla lilies like wet soil and warmer climates. They do better with more shade in hotter areas. The sap can irritate skin and eyes, and the plant should not be ingested. These white flowers look great in gardens, pots, and indoors and are easy to grow.

Camellia

Camellia-Japonica
These flowers glow fairly slow and love to be in shady enviornments.
botanical-name botanical name Camellia japonica
plant-type plant type Shrub
sun-requirements sun requirements Partial shade
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 7-9

Camellias are slow-growing shrubs that prefer shadier environments. The white flowers are three to four inches wide and harbor hundreds of elegant petals.

Camellias don’t require much maintenance and like most soils. Plant them in sheltered areas away from cold, harsh winds and bright, hot sun. Avoid afternoon sun and basic soils.

Camellias can attract aphids, scale insects, and vine weevils and need to be pruned after flowering.

Canada Anemone

Anemone Canadensis
You will often see these flowers blooming near ponds or streams.
botanical-name botanical name Anemone canadensis
plant-type plant type Perennial
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to partial shade
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 3-8

Canada anemone is a hardy perennial easily grown in many locations. It requires little care but a fair amount of water.

The Canada anemone is usually twelve to twenty-four inches tall and spreads twenty-four to thirty inches wide. It likes partially sunny or shady areas and wet but well-drained soil.

This plant grows well near streams, ponds, and in meadows and is sometimes called the meadow anemone. It doesn’t often attract disease or pests but can form mildew and acquire caterpillars, flea beetles, and slugs.

Candytuft

Iberis-Sempervirens
These perennials love lots of sun and well-drained soil.
botanical-name botanical name Iberis sempervirens
plant-type plant type Perennial
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to partial shade
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 3-9

Candytuft is a stout, bushy plant that stands roughly six to twelve inches tall and twelve to eighteen inches wide. It is made up of clusters of small white flowers and dark green, evergreen leaves.

Candytuft blooms in spring until early summer and has standard water and maintenance needs. It is a perennial and likes a lot of sun. This plant enjoys wet but well-drained soils. It is tolerant to deer, rabbits, and drought.

Maintain the plant by trimming back one-third after flowering is done.

Carnation

Dianthus-Caryophyllus
These flowers need lots of sun and will need to be pruned after it blooms.
botanical-name botanical name Dianthus caryophyllus
plant-type plant type Perennial
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to partial shade
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 6-9

Carnations come in many varieties and colors including white. They can grow up to thirty inches high and are perennials. Carnations can be propagated from cuttings and flowers throughout summer.

This plant enjoys moist soil and plenty of sunlight and shouldn’t be overwatered. Carnations should be pruned after blooming. Grow these white flowers in the garden, pots, or indoors.

Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum
These flowers are fairly easy to grow when given the proper fertilizer and growing conditions.
botanical-name botanical name Chrysanthemum spp.
plant-type plant type Perennial
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to partial shade
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 3-9

Chrysanthemums are bushy perennials with white flowers that contrast their dark leaves like no other. They stand rough six to sixteen inches high and spread ten to eighteen inches wide.

Chrysanthemums grow best with full sun and in moist soil with good drainage.

These white flowers are about two inches in diameter, and there are many flowers per stem. With a bit of fertilizer, these flowers are easy to grow. Plant them in an area sheltered from strong winds and trim them as they grow to encourage the desired shape.

Clematis       

Clematis
These flowers will do best in partial shade and plenty of water.
botanical-name botanical name Clematis spp.
plant-type plant type Perennial
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to partial shade
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 3-9

Clematises are beautiful climbing plants that grow eight to ten feet in height and make flowers that are usually five to six inches in diameter. This plant requires very little maintenance and can grow in any soil as long as there is enough water.

Clematises bloom in late spring until fall, depending on the climate, and produce many vivid white flowers. The clematis is easy to grow and like partially shaded areas. Opt for a species native to North America to avoid planting invasive species.

Cosmos

Cosmos-Bipinnatus
These flowers are easy to care for and do best in full sun.
botanical-name botanical name Cosmos bipinnatus
plant-type plant type Annual
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 2-11

Cosmos are tall, spindly plants that grow between three and four feet tall. They love the sun and will grow in any soil type, so long as it is moist and has good drainage.

This variety of cosmos is not invasive, but is aggressive in some areas and produces a unique, bowl-shaped flower. Cosmos self-seed and can be prone to aphids, slugs, and gray mold.

These white flowers will bloom throughout summer and into fall. They are annual flowers that need to replanted every year.

Daffodil

Narcissus
These flowers are rabbit and deer resistant and are very low maintenance.
botanical-name botanical name Narcissus spp.
plant-type plant type Perennial
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to partial shade
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 3-9

Daffodils are sun-loving flowers that enjoy well-drained yet moist soil. They bloom for only a short period in mid to late spring and should be planted in fall.

They are rabbit and deer-resistant and require little maintenance. Daffodils grow to be about fourteen to sixteen inches tall and look best in groups or clusters. The flowers measure about four inches but come in many varieties and sizes, including white.

Dahlia

Dahlia
These flowers will attract butterflies to your garden, and love to be in full sun.
botanical-name botanical name Dahlia spp.
plant-type plant type Perennial
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to partial shade
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 7-11

Dahlias are perennial bulbs that form dense white flowers with hundreds of small petals. The flowers measure roughly four inches in diameter, and the plant itself reaches forty-eight inches. Dahlias will grow well in full sun but should be kept out of harsh winds. They also need a consistent amount of water.

Dahlias attract butterflies and do well in most soils. Plant in groups of five or so for the best visual appeal and dig up and store the bulbs overwinter in colder climates. There are many different varieties of white dahlia, so depending on what you want your white blooms to look like, there’s likely a dahlia that will match your style.

Daisy

Bellis Perennis
These flowers will do well in any type of soil and will need full sun.
botanical-name botanical name Bellis perennis
plant-type plant type Perennial
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to partial shade
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 4-8

The common daisy blooms in late spring through to mid-summer. They grow to a height of about six inches and come back every year.

Daisies will grow in almost any soil and require little care. They love sunlight and need a consistent water source.

Taller and larger varieties are ideal for gardens and are equally simple to care for. Daisies are some of the least problematic plants and work well to fill space in any garden. Fertilizer helps promote better growth.

Delaware Valley White Azalea

Rhododendron
These flowers are not only very easy to care for but they can also live up to forty years or so.
botanical-name botanical name Rhododendron ‘Delaware Valley White’
plant-type plant type Shrub
sun-requirements sun requirements Partial shade
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 5-8

The Delaware Valley white azalea is a gorgeous evergreen plant that makes near-translucent white flowers. The plant grows three to four feet high and produces a potent fragrance.

These plants are easy to grow and require little care over their forty-year lifespan. It blooms throughout the summer and enjoys partial sun.

The Delaware Valley white azalea is not suited to colder climates, but other varieties fare better. Additionally, these flowers can have many diseases and pest issues, including aphids, caterpillars, lace bugs, crown rot, canker, and leaf gall.

Fan Flower

Scaevola
These flowers do best near open water and will bloom in the summer months in warm, tropical climates
botanical-name botanical name Scaevola spp.
plant-type plant type Perennial
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to partial shade
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 10-11

The fan flower is a small, mat-forming plant that can get as tall as twenty inches and spread out forty inches. It likes well-drained soil and partially shaded areas.

Fan flowers do best in open areas near bodies of water. They can tolerate sea spray and drought and generally don’t have problems with disease or pests.

Fan flowers bloom in the summer months and grow well in warmer, tropical climates. Prune then to maintain shape and propagate through cuttings.

Liatris

Liatris-Spicata
These flowers will attract all different types of pollinators to your garden.
botanical-name botanical name Liatris spicata
plant-type plant type Perennial
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 3-8

White liatris is a special, grass-like perennial that forms tall stalks of white flowers. The plant usually reaches three to four feet and flowers from the bottom up over four weeks in summer.

This plant is famous for attracting bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other birds. The dried seed head provides food for birds in winter. It is deer and drought-tolerant and enjoys full sun exposure. This plant is easily maintained and will grow in any soil type.

Foxglove

Digitalis
These flowers prefer some sun and some shade and are known to be resistant to pests.
botanical-name botanical name Digitalis spp.
plant-type plant type Biennial
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to partial shade
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 4-9

Foxglove is yet another tall plant that reaches three to four feet in height. It forms long bell-shaped white flowers with dappled spots on the insides.

Foxglove loves the sun but does well with a bit of shade in warmer months. It requires little maintenance and is resistant to deer, rabbits, and urban pollution. It also attracts butterflies, birds, and bees.

Foxglove is invasive in some areas and should be planted in spring by seeds. Remove flowers after bloom to prevent excess seed spread. Foxglove is also prone to aphids and leaf spots.

Gardenia

Gardenia Jasminoides
These beautiful, fragrant flowers do come with a bit of maintenance involved.
botanical-name botanical name Gardenia jasminoides
plant-type plant type Shrub
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to partial shade
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 7-11

Gardenias are shrubs that produce white flowers of four to five inches in diameter. They flower from late spring to early summer.

They need a lot more maintenance than other plants, as they are prone to mildew, leaf spots, anthracnose, mold, scales, aphids, mealy bugs, and spider mites.

Gardenias like clay, loam, and sandy soil. The soil should also be moist and well-drained. They need plenty of sunlight and like the morning sun and afternoon shade.

Gardenias can reach ten to twelve feet high, but in warmer climates and with pruning happily stay at four to six feet tall. They are also deer-resistant.

Gerbera Daisy

Gerbera
These flowers prefer well drained soil and will thrive in full to partial sun.
botanical-name botanical name Gerbera jamesonii
plant-type plant type Perennial
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to partial shade
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 8-10

Gerbera daisies are semi-evergreen perennials that make lovely flowers much larger than the common daisy. Gerbera daisy flowers are usually two inches across and bloom throughout spring and summer into fall.

This plant stands at eighteen inches tall and enjoys full and partial sun. It needs to be in a place with good drainage.

Gerbera daisies rarely have problems but can acquire root rot, leaf spots, mildew, whiteflies, leaf miner, and aphids. These white flowers do well in colder climates and produce lush, dense foliage.

Gooseneck Loosestrife

Lysimachia clethroides
These flowers will often be seen blooming near a water source and can tolerate very wet soil.
botanical-name botanical name Lysimachia clethroides
plant-type plant type Perennial
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to partial shade
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 3-9

Gooseneck loosestrife is a unique perennial that forms curved stalks of white flowers in the shape of a gooseneck. The so-called necks are about twelve to eighteen inches long, and the plant itself reaches a height of two to three feet.

Gooseneck loosestrife has a spread of two to four feet and prefers full and partial sun. It needs little care and can grow in any soil but prefers wetlands, riverbanks, and bog gardens. This plant flowers in summer and lasts until fall. It should be trimmed after blooming.

Heliotrope

Heliotropium
These flowers bloom throughout the spring and in the summer and fall months as well.
botanical-name botanical name Heliotropium spp.
plant-type plant type Annual
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 3-10

The heliotrope loves full sun exposure and blooms throughout spring and summer and into fall. It stands twelve to eighteen inches high and produces many white flowers along its stems as they unfurl, making it attractive to butterflies.

The heliotrope is toxic if ingested. It reproduces through seeds and far-reaching roots. This plant can get out of hand, especially in agricultural environments, as it is fast spreading and needs little to no maintenance and little water. It also doesn’t face many diseases or pest problems.

Hellebore

Helleborus
These flowers are popular for blooming in the dead of winter, bringing a bit of life to your garden.
botanical-name botanical name Helleborus spp.
plant-type plant type Perennial
sun-requirements sun requirements Partial shade
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 5-8

The hellebore, commonly known as the Christmas rose, is a perennial white flower that famously blooms from late winter to early spring.

This stout plant grows in a cluster of twelve to eighteen inches high and fifteen to eighteen inches wide. The short, straight stems produce one flower each, measuring three inches in diameter.

Hellebore grows well in partial sun and shady conditions and will self-seed. It also likes moist, well-drained areas and needs shelter from harsh winds.

Hibiscus

Hibiscus-Moscheutos
These flowers will attract hummingbirds, butterflies and other pollinators to your yard.
botanical-name botanical name Hibiscus moscheutos
plant-type plant type Perennial
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 4-9

The robust hibiscus is a perennial shrub that stands between three and seven feet. It spans two to four feet and revels in direct sun exposure. The hibiscus flowers from the middle of summer through fall, opening new buds every day to replace the ones that die off.

This plant attracts hummingbirds and butterflies and can tolerate both drought and wet soil. It is generally disease and pest-resistant but can be prone to beetles, blights, canker, rust, and leaf spots.

Hibiscus plants like wetter soil near streams and bodies of water and will grow in marshes, swamps, meadows, wetland woods.

Hydrangea

Hydrangea Aborescens
These gorgeous flowers will thrive best in partial sun and moist, well-drained soil.
botanical-name botanical name Hydrangea arborescens
plant-type plant type Shrub
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to partial shade
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 3-9

Hydrangeas grow in dense clusters full of hundreds of tiny white flowers. These shrubby bundles stand about three to five feet high and wide. The flower clusters are roughly six inches across.

This plant boasts large bright leaves and many thousands of flowers. It blooms throughout summer and into fall and enjoys full and partial sun. Hydrangeas will grow in most areas as long as the soil is moist and well-drained.

Hydrangeas should be pruned in late winter or early spring. They are prone to bud blight, bacteria wilt, rust, mold, mildew, leaf spots, aphids, mites, scale, and nematodes.

Lily

Lilium
These flowers have a very strong fragrance and are know to be very low maintenance.
botanical-name botanical name Lilium
plant-type plant type Perennial
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 3-9

Lilies are a staple piece in any garden. They flower in mid and late summer and produce a heavenly scent. They like full sun and require little maintenance.

Lilies stand at three to four feet tall and make six to eight white flowers per stem. Plant three, six, or twelve bulb sets for the best visuals.

Lilies attract bees and butterflies but are toxic to cats. They can grow almost anywhere and have little trouble with disease or pests. Plant them in fall or early spring and trim them back after bloom.

Lily of the Valley

Convallaria-Majalis
These delicate flowers have a unique sweet scent but can be toxic if ingested.
botanical-name botanical name Convallaria majalis
plant-type plant type Perennial
sun-requirements sun requirements Partial to full shade
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 3-7

The lily of the valley plant is a stunning addition to any garden. It stands a mere six to twelve inches high and makes many tiny bell-shaped white flowers. Lily of the valley has a sweet scent and takes little effort to maintain.

This plant likes clay and loam soils that are on the wetter side but still have good drainage. They also grow best with a yearly sprinkling of organic compost.

Lily of the valley is toxic if ingested and invasive in some areas of North America. It propagates through seed and looks lovely in arrangements.

Lobelia

Lobelia
These flowers will thrive in marshy wetlands and are known to be deer and rabbit resistant.
botanical-name botanical name Lobelia spp.
plant-type plant type Perennial
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to partial shade
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 4-11

Lobelias are perennials native to North America that bloom at the end of summer and into fall. They like full and partial sun and will grow in most soils. They need lots of water but little other maintenance.

Lobelia is a favorite of hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. It is a hardy plant and will grow two to three feet tall and spread twelve to eighteen inches. They grow in bog gardens, by streams, and in marshy wetlands.

Lobelias promote insect life and are resistant to deer and rabbits. They rarely have disease or pest issues.

Magnolia

Magnolia Denudata
These trees can grow anywhere from 30-40 feet high and don’t require a lot of maintenance.
botanical-name botanical name Magnolia denudata
plant-type plant type Tree
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to partial shade
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 6-8

The magnolia tree is renowned for its beauty. Flowering in late winter into early spring when the branches are still bare, this plant brings new life to any garden. While the three-inch white flowers are lovely, the tree can span thirty to forty feet high and wide.

This white flowered tree grows in soil that is moist but has good drainage. It also attracts birds and butterflies. Magnolias love sunlight and don’t require much care. They should be pruned of dead blossoms in summer and kept sheltered from harsh winds.

Mock Orange

Philadelphus
These flowers can grow up to 10-12 feet tall and will bloom in late spring to early summer.
botanical-name botanical name Philadelphus spp.
plant-type plant type Shrub
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to partial shade
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 4-9

The mock orange is a small and round deciduous shrub that is famous for its potent scent. The shrub is covered in white flowers from late spring to early summer and enjoys full and partial sun. This plant will grow in any moderately wet soil, and it can tolerate clay soils and rabbits.

The mock orange can grow ten to twelve feet in height and just as wide. The flowers are only an inch in diameter.

Mock oranges have little trouble with pests and disease but can have problems with canker, leaf spot, and mildew.

Moonflower

Ipomoea Alba
These flowers do best in full sun and are also known to be deer ressistant.
botanical-name botanical name Ipomoea alba
plant-type plant type Perennial
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 10-12

The moonflower is a climbing perennial that can reach heights of ten to thirty feet. The white flowers are three to six inches across and bloom in the morning from mid-summer to the end of fall.

Moonflowers are fragrant, deer resistant, and have essentially no issues with pests or disease. These flowers love full sunlight and moist soil. They are fast-growing and should not be eaten. Propagate through seeds indoors and then move outside after the frost has passed.

Nemesia

Nemesia
These flowers will do best in cooler climates and require moist, well-drained soil.
botanical-name botanical name Nemesia spp.
plant-type plant type Annual
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to partial shade
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 2-11

Nemesia grows six to twelve inches tall and wide and produces hundreds of flowers in each bloom. They are fragrant and low-maintenance plants that enjoy full and partial sun. Nemesia does well in cooler climates and needs more shade in hotter ones.

This plant propagates through seeds and cuttings and likes moist and well-drained soil. They flower less in hotter climates and should be fertilized after being cut back. This plant can be pruned for shape and makes lovely arrangements.

Nicotiana

Nicotiana
These flowers will also attract a variety of different pollinators to your garden.
botanical-name botanical name Nicotiana spp.
plant-type plant type Perennial
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 9-10

Nicotiana is a flowering tobacco plant with a strong scent and a low maintenance schedule. Cultivars like ‘Indian Peace Pipe’ produce five-inch long white flowers and can grow up to one to three feet high. They are versatile and like plenty of sun.

Nicotiana propagates through seeds and is attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinating insects. It grows in any soil with good drainage and works in almost any type of garden. The nicotiana plant blooms in summer and fall.

Peony

Paeonia-Lactiflora
These beautiful flowers are perfect in gardens and can also be planted indoors or in pots around your porch.
botanical-name botanical name Paeonia lactiflora
plant-type plant type Perennial
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to partial shade
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 3-8

The peony can have white flowers, and blooms from late spring to early summer. They love sunlight and need moist, well-drained soil.

Peonies are excellent in the garden and in pots. They are deer and rabbit-resistant and will bring in butterflies. Peonies grow up to thirty inches tall and twenty-four to thirty-six inches wide. The flowers are two to three inches across.

Peonies require little maintenance and rarely have issues with diseases or pests. They also live quite long.

Periwinkle

Catharanthus-Roseus
These flowers can tolerate many different living conditions and are very low maintenance.
botanical-name botanical name Catharanthus roseus
plant-type plant type Perennial
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to partial shade
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 10-12

Periwinkles are small, low-lying perennials that only reach four to six inches in height but can have a spread of twenty-four to thirty-six inches. This plant likes any amount of sun and moist soil but can handle dry and even drought conditions.

Periwinkles don’t encounter many pest or disease problems and don’t need much extra care. These white flowers bloom in spring, summer, and fall and provide excellent evergreen ground coverage. It is also resistant to deer and rabbits and can grow in rocky conditions too.

This plant is an invasive species in some areas so check your local restrictions before planting.

Petunia

These flowers can grow in any type of soil and will propagate by seed.
botanical-name botanical name Petunia spp.
plant-type plant type Annual
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 9-11

Petunias are annual white flowers that grow in mound formation. They flower from late spring to fall and stand at six to twelve inches tall and thirty to forty inches wide.

This plant likes sunny spaces and a bit of shade as well as moist, well-drained soil. They can grow in any soil and propagate by seed. Look out for aphids, slugs, snails, root rot, and mold.

Petunias usually need little maintenance but benefit from removing dead blooms and the occasional trim.

Phlox

Phlox
These flowers love cooler climates and are known to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
botanical-name botanical name Phlox spp.
plant-type plant type Perennial
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 4-8

Phlox is a summer flower that likes the sun and a bit of shade. It grows well in chalky, loam, and clay soils and is resistant to deer.

These white flowers form in dense groups, and the plant can stand at three to four feet high. This plant likes cool air and is attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. It is also remarkably resistant to molds and mildew. They look good as single plants and in groups.

Phlox is self-seeding and has a sweet fragrance. It livens up any garden.

Salvia

Salvia Salvia Nemorosa
These flowers are deer and drought tolerant and will attract many types of pollinators.
botanical-name botanical name Salvia spp.
plant-type plant type Perennial
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 5-10

The salvia plant is a fragrant bush that makes tall stalks of white flowers (and other colors, too). It likes full sun and grows one to two feet high. It requires little maintenance and little water.

This plant has a full, bushy look and blooms throughout the summer and into fall. It attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies and tolerates deer, drought, dry soil, and rocky ground.

Sweet Alyssum

Lobularia-Maritima
These flowers are drought resistant and will bloom in late spring all the way up to the winter frost.
botanical-name botanical name Lobularia maritima
plant-type plant type Annual
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to partial shade
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 2-11

Sweet alyssum is a robust plant that can stand up to droughts, dry soil, and arid areas. The overwhelming white flowers appear from late spring until winter frost.

While it can put up with a lot, this plant’s ideal conditions are in loam or sandy soil that has good drainage. It also likes full and partial sun. It will attract butterflies and can withstand deer. Regular shearing and fertilizing help its growth.

Tulip

Tulipa
These flowers prefer dry summers that aren’t too hot and direct sunlight.
botanical-name botanical name Tulipa spp.
plant-type plant type Perennial
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 3-8

Tulips love full, direct sunlight and will flower in mid to late spring. They stand at around ten inches tall and have very straight single stems.

Tulips require little care and like well-draining soils. They are some of the best flowers for arrangements and can grow in gardens, pots, and indoors. Plant the bulbs in the fall. Tulips prefer dry summers that are not too hot and cold winters.

Virginia Sweetspire

Itea-Virginica
These flowers will tolerate any sun exposure and have a wonderful, sweet fragrance.
botanical-name botanical name Itea virginica
plant-type plant type Shrub
sun-requirements sun requirements Partial shade
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 5-9

Virginia sweetspire is a unique shrub that produces long tendrils of white flowers. It stands at three to ten feet and just as wide. Virginia sweetspire likes any amount of sun or shade and has a sweet fragrance. It is also semi-evergreen.

This plant grows in clay and loam soils and rarely has problems with pests or disease. It should be pruned after flowering and can be shaped as a hedge or left as a bush. It flowers from mid-spring through fall.

White Buttercup

Ranunculus Aquatilis
These flowers love full sun and wet, marshy soil.
botanical-name botanical name Ranunculus aquatilis
plant-type plant type Perennial
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 5-8

White buttercup is an aquatic perennial that grows in large patches and produces many small white flowers. It only reaches about two inches but spreads twelve to twenty-four.

White buttercup loves full sunlight and wet, marshy soil. It will grow in shallow ponds and areas with poor drainage. It needs a lot of water but doesn’t require much maintenance and rarely has issues with pests or disease.

White buttercup flowers from mid-spring until the end of summer. It’s a great way to fill in a water garden. It is native to North America.

White City Spanish Bluebells

Hyacinthoides-Hispanica
These flowers love full sun and can tolerate any type of soil conditions.
botanical-name botanical name Hyacinthoides hispanica
plant-type plant type Perennial
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to partial shade
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 3-8

White city Spanish bluebells are beautiful flowers with a long, elegant appearance. They stand at twelve to fifteen inches tall with long leaves and slender stems topped with small arrangements of white flowers.

This plant likes any type of soil as long as it is moist and well-drained. The flowers bloom in mid to late spring and are resistant to rabbits, deer, drought, and dry soil.

This plant can grow in beds or pots. They look lovely cut and in arrangements.

White Lavender

Lavandula-Angustifolia
These flowers are not very common to find and are known to attract butterflies, bees and other pollinators.
botanical-name botanical name Lavandula angustifolia ‘Nana Alba’
plant-type plant type Perennial
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 5-9

White lavender is a rare sight but beautiful to behold. It has the same bold fragrance and looks. The stalks stand at twenty to twenty-four inches and grow in clumps twenty-four to thirty inches wide. Lavender blooms from late spring to the middle of summer.

This plant likes full sun and well-drained soil. It can grow in drought, dry, and rocky conditions. It is also resistant to deer and rabbits and will attract butterflies and pollinators. White lavender should be trimmed in spring for new growth.

White Rose

Rosa X Alba
These flowers are very fragrant and will bloom from late spring to early summer.
botanical-name botanical name Rosa rugosa ‘Alba’
plant-type plant type Shrub
sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun
hardiness-zones hardiness zones 3-8

White roses are some of the most stunning white flowers you can find. The plant stands at six to eight feet, with flowers reaching six or seven inches across. They are very fragrant white perennial flowers that bloom from late spring to early summer.

White roses like sunlight but are shade-tolerant and like sandy soils with occasional fertilizer or compost.

Wrapping Up

While there is a nearly endless number of white flowers to choose from, these are some of the most stunning. There are many different types of flowers you can plant, from annuals to perennials, and white is one of the most popular flower colors in most home gardens. Whether you’ve decided on dahlias, or roses, there is something for just about every gardener. Make sure you take your hardiness zone into account and start experimenting with these white blooms in your garden this season!

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