The Complete List of Flowers That Start With G

This list includes 40 Flowers that start with G, from “Gaillardia” to “Gypsophila”. It covers common garden favorites, wildflowers and popular cut-flowers used in borders, bouquets and naturalized plantings.

Flowers that start with G are flowering plants whose common names begin with the letter G. Notable examples include Gaillardia, the showy blanket flower, and Gypsophila, or baby’s breath, used in bouquets.

Below you’ll find the table with scientific name, colors, locations and season.

Scientific name: The binomial shows genus and species so you can confirm identity and look up cultivation or botanical information.

Colors: Principal flower colors help you choose varieties for color schemes and assess visual impact in garden design.

Locations: Native and naturalized regions indicate where plants thrive and help you select species suited to your climate.

Season: Typical flowering months or seasons let you plan plantings and predict bloom times across different hemispheres.

Flowers that start with G

Common name	Scientific name	Colors	Locations	Description
Gardenia	Gardenia jasminoides	white, cream	China, Japan, widely cultivated	Fragrant evergreen shrub with waxy white blooms prized in gardens and floristry; flowers late spring–summer in the northern hemisphere (opposite in the south).
Gladiolus	Gladiolus communis	pink, red, white, purple, yellow	Mediterranean, widely cultivated	Tall cormous perennial with sword-like leaves and showy spikes used in borders and bouquets; blooms in summer (NH).
Gazania	Gazania rigens	yellow, orange, red, white, bi-color	South Africa, Mediterranean, widely naturalized	Low-growing daisy-like perennial for sunny beds and borders; blooms profusely spring–autumn (NH) and tolerates drought.
Gerbera	Gerbera jamesonii	pink, red, orange, yellow, white	South Africa, Madagascar, cultivated worldwide	Bold, long-lasting daisy blooms popular in floristry and bouquets; flowers spring–autumn in warm conditions (NH).
Gaillardia	Gaillardia pulchella	red, yellow, orange, bi-color	North America, widely naturalized	“Blanket flower” with daisy-like heads and long bloom period; great for sunny borders and wildflower mixes, summer–early autumn (NH).
Gloxinia	Sinningia speciosa	purple, pink, red, white, bi-color	Brazil, cultivated worldwide	Fleshy-leaved houseplant with large, velvety bell flowers; grown indoors and blooms late spring–summer (NH).
Gloriosa (Glory lily)	Gloriosa superba	red, yellow, orange	Africa, Asia, cultivated tropics	Dramatic climbing tuber with reflexed petals and striking form; used ornamentally but poisonous. Blooms in warm seasons (summer in many regions).
Globe thistle	Echinops ritro	blue, white	Europe, Asia, widely cultivated	Spiky spherical flowerheads add architectural interest and dry well; blooms mid–late summer (NH).
Globe amaranth	Gomphrena globosa	magenta, purple, pink, white	Central America, widely cultivated	Long-lasting bract-like flowers used fresh or dried; continuous bloom through summer–autumn (NH).
Goldenrod	Solidago canadensis	yellow	North America, widely naturalized	Upright colonies of golden plumes providing late-season nectar for pollinators; flowers late summer–autumn (NH).
Goldenchain	Laburnum anagyroides	yellow	Europe, cultivated	Ornamental small tree with pendulous pea-flowers in spring; striking display but seeds are poisonous; blooms spring (NH).
Golden shower	Cassia fistula	yellow	South Asia, Southeast Asia, cultivated tropics	Tropical tree with cascades of yellow pea-flowers, creating dramatic spring displays in native and cultivated lands.
Goldfish plant	Nematanthus gregarius	orange, red	Brazil, cultivated worldwide	Trailing houseplant with tubular, fish-shaped flowers popular in containers; commonly blooms spring–summer indoors.
Green-and-gold	Chrysogonum virginianum	yellow	Eastern North America	Low spreading native groundcover with bright yellow daisy-like flowers; blooms spring–summer (NH), great in shade gardens.
Gaura	Oenothera lindheimeri	pink, white, magenta	North America (Texas), widely cultivated	Airy spikes of butterfly-like blooms that flutter on long stems; blooms late spring–autumn (NH).
Geranium	Geranium pratense	pink, purple, blue, white	Europe, Asia, widely cultivated	Hardy perennial “cranesbill” with mounded habit and summer flowers; reliable for borders, blooms late spring–summer (NH).
Geum	Geum urbanum	yellow, orange (cultivars), red (cultivars)	Europe, temperate regions, cultivated	Clump-forming perennials with buttercup-like flowers used in borders; blooms late spring–summer (NH).
Goatsbeard	Aruncus dioicus	white, cream	Europe, North America, Asia	Tall woodland perennial with feathery white plumes that add drama to shade gardens; blooms late spring–early summer (NH).
Gooseneck loosestrife	Lysimachia clethroides	white	China, Japan, cultivated worldwide	Arching spikes of drooping white flowers resembling a goose’s neck; blooms in summer (NH), great in moist borders.
Globe flower	Trollius europaeus	orange, yellow	Europe, Asia	Compact perennial with globe-shaped buttercup flowers for moist, cool borders; blooms late spring–early summer (NH).
Grevillea	Grevillea robusta	orange, yellow	Australia, cultivated in warm regions	Shrub or small tree with brush-like nectar-rich flowers loved by birds; used in gardens, blooms spring–summer (NH; reversed in SH).
Golden trumpet	Allamanda cathartica	yellow	Brazil, tropical Americas, cultivated	Vining shrub with large trumpet-shaped yellow flowers for tropical gardens; flowers year-round in frost-free zones, peaks spring–summer.
Grindelia	Grindelia robusta	yellow	North America, widely naturalized	Sticky, daisy-like prairie flowers called gumweed; attracts pollinators and used in restoration plantings; blooms summer (NH).
Gypsophila	Gypsophila paniculata	white, pink	Europe, Asia, widely cultivated	“Baby’s breath” used in bouquets and as filler; profuse summer blooms (NH) and popular dried.
Gilia	Gilia tricolor	purple, blue, white, yellow	California (USA)	Ornamental native wildflower with colorful funnel blooms; common in spring wildflower displays and garden mixes, blooms spring–early summer (NH).
Grass-of-Parnassus	Parnassia palustris	white	Europe, Asia, North America	Bog-loving plant with delicate, star-like white flowers; blooms summer (NH) in wet meadows and montane bogs.
Green dragon	Arisaema dracontium	green, white	North America	Unusual woodland aroid with hooded spathe and spadix; spring-flowering and eye-catching in shady gardens (NH).
Green hellebore	Helleborus viridis	green, yellow, white	Europe, Western Asia, cultivated	Early to late-winter evergreen perennial with greenish blooms; flowers late winter–spring in the northern hemisphere.
Giant allium	Allium giganteum	purple, pink, white	Central Asia, widely cultivated	Tall ornamental onion producing dramatic globe flowerheads on sturdy stems; blooms late spring–early summer (NH).
Great masterwort	Astrantia major	pink, white, red, green	Europe, cultivated	Intricate pincushion umbels popular in cottage borders and bouquets; blooms late spring–summer (NH).
Goldmoss stonecrop	Sedum acre	yellow	Europe, North Africa, widely naturalized	Low mat-forming succulent with tiny yellow star flowers; blooms late spring–summer (NH), ideal for rock gardens and green roofs.
Goldenrain	Koelreuteria paniculata	yellow	China, Korea, cultivated worldwide	Ornamental tree with showy yellow panicles and decorative seed pods; blooms mid–late summer (NH).
Geraldton wax	Chamelaucium uncinatum	white, pink, mauve	Western Australia, cultivated	Australian shrub prized in floristry for long-lasting waxy blooms; flowers late winter–spring in the northern hemisphere (opposite in SH).
Guelder rose	Viburnum opulus	white, pink (cultivars)	Europe, Asia, North Africa, cultivated	Shrubby viburnum producing lacecap white blooms in spring; used in hedges and wildlife gardens, blooms spring (NH).
Gentian	Gentiana acaulis	deep blue, purple, white	Europe, mountainous regions	Low alpine perennial with intense blue funnel-shaped flowers; blooms late spring–summer (NH), favored in rock gardens.
Garden phlox	Phlox paniculata	pink, white, red, purple	Eastern North America, cultivated worldwide	Fragrant summer-blooming perennials for borders and cut flowers; blooms mid–late summer (NH).
Groundsel	Senecio vulgaris	yellow	Eurasia, worldwide	Common wildflower/weed with small yellow composite heads; flowers spring–autumn (NH), often seen in disturbed ground.
Guernsey lily	Nerine sarniensis	pink, red, white	South Africa, cultivated	Bulbous perennial with striking, wavy-petalled flowers in late summer–autumn (NH); popular in containers and cut flowers.
Grape hyacinth	Muscari armeniacum	blue, purple, white	Mediterranean, widely cultivated	Small spring-blooming bulbs with dense clusters of urn-shaped flowers; blooms in early spring (NH), great for naturalizing.
Giant hyssop	Agastache foeniculum	purple, pink, blue, white	North America, cultivated	Aromatic perennial with tall spires of nectar-rich flowers that attract pollinators; blooms mid–late summer (NH).