From sunny borders to shaded containers, orange blooms brighten gardens, sidewalks and balconies with a warm, energetic splash. They work well as focal points, massed color or accents alongside cool-toned foliage, and suit a wide range of climates and garden styles.
There are 26 orange flowers, ranging from African marigold to Zinnia ‘State Fair Orange’. For each entry we list Scientific name,Bloom time,Typical height (cm) so you can compare varieties, plan sequencing and spacing—you’ll find below.
How do I choose orange flowers that suit my garden?
Pick varieties based on light, bloom time and mature height: use the Bloom time column to create continuous color, the Typical height (cm) to space plants properly, and the Scientific name to check hardiness and care notes; choose annuals for quick color and perennials for longer-term structure.
Will orange flowers attract pollinators?
Yes—many orange-flowered species draw bees, butterflies and hummingbirds; favor a mix of flower shapes and staggered bloom times, avoid broad-spectrum pesticides, and include native options for the best pollinator support.
Orange Flowers
| Common name | Scientific name | Bloom time | Typical height (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| California poppy | Eschscholzia californica | Spring–Summer | 30 |
| African marigold | Tagetes erecta | Summer–Fall | 80 |
| French marigold | Tagetes patula | Summer–Fall | 25 |
| Pot marigold | Calendula officinalis | Spring–Fall | 40 |
| Daylily | Hemerocallis fulva | Summer | 90 |
| Tiger lily | Lilium lancifolium | Summer | 100 |
| Orange lily | Lilium bulbiferum | Summer | 70 |
| Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ | Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora ‘Lucifer’ | Summer | 80 |
| Red hot poker | Kniphofia uvaria | Summer | 100 |
| Mexican sunflower | Tithonia rotundifolia | Summer–Fall | 120 |
| Blanket flower | Gaillardia pulchella | Summer–Fall | 45 |
| Bird of paradise | Strelitzia reginae | Spring–Summer | 150 |
| Trumpet vine | Campsis radicans | Summer | 700 |
| Nasturtium | Tropaeolum majus | Summer–Fall | 45 |
| Zinnia ‘State Fair Orange’ | Zinnia elegans ‘State Fair Orange’ | Summer–Fall | 60 |
| Gazania | Gazania rigens | Summer–Fall | 15 |
| Lantana | Lantana camara | Summer–Fall | 100 |
| Bolivian begonia | Begonia boliviensis | Summer–Fall | 30 |
| Sneezeweed | Helenium autumnale | Late Summer–Fall | 80 |
| Echinacea ‘Hot Papaya’ | Echinacea purpurea ‘Hot Papaya’ | Summer–Fall | 80 |
| Rudbeckia ‘Cherokee Sunset’ | Rudbeckia hirta ‘Cherokee Sunset’ | Summer–Fall | 60 |
| Pincushion protea | Leucospermum cordifolium | Spring | 100 |
| Sticky monkey-flower | Mimulus aurantiacus | Spring–Fall | 60 |
| Penstemon (beardtongue) | Penstemon barbatus | Summer | 90 |
| Orange honeysuckle | Lonicera ciliosa | Spring–Summer | 300 |
| Rust foxglove | Digitalis ferruginea | Summer | 120 |
Images and Descriptions
California poppy
Native to western North America, this low, clump-forming annual produces bright orange to golden saucer-shaped blooms. Useful in mass drifts, wildflower meadows and containers; drought-tolerant and fuss-free. Color is vivid poppy-orange with satiny petals.
African marigold
Originally from Mexico and Central America, this robust annual forms large pompom blooms in deep to golden orange. Widely used in bedding, borders and companion planting for pest control; a showy, long-blooming summer choice with rich, warm orange tones.
French marigold
Compact annual native to the Americas, prized for small, strongly scented orange blooms in beds and containers. Useful for edging and vegetable-garden companion planting; flowers range from bright tangerine to deeper orange, offering continuous summer color.
Pot marigold
Old-fashioned annual native to Southern Europe, bearing daisy-like orange blossoms used ornamentally and medicinally. Great for borders, containers and cut flowers; petals are soft orange to apricot and attract pollinators while tolerating cool weather.
Daylily
Originally native to Asia and naturalized widely, this clump-forming perennial displays abundant trumpet-shaped, tawny-orange flowers. Excellent for massing, slopes and low-maintenance borders; blooms are short-lived individually but produced in succession, giving warm, rusty-orange accents.
Tiger lily
Native to East Asia, this bulbous perennial bears nodding, spotted, deep-orange flowers with recurved petals. Striking in borders and cut bouquets, it self-seeds in favorable sites. Color is bright to coppery-orange with dark freckling.
Orange lily
Also called the fire lily, native to Europe, it produces upright, cup-shaped, vivid orange blooms on sturdy stems. Valued in cottage and mixed borders and as cut flowers; petals are a clear, traffic-cone orange that stands out in summer beds.
Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’
Garden hybrid with arching stems of vivid scarlet-orange, funnel-shaped flowers; originates from South African montbretia. Ideal for cottage borders, cut flower use and pollinator gardens. Flowers are intense orange-red, very showy in mid to late summer.
Red hot poker
Native to South Africa, this clump-forming perennial produces upright spikes of tubular flowers that open orange then fade to yellow. Excellent for architectural accents, borders and drought-tolerant plantings; the blooms are warm, flame-like orange.
Mexican sunflower
Tender annual from Mexico, forming tall plants with large, daisy-like, brilliant orange blooms. Attracts butterflies and bees, great for lively summer borders or informal screens. Petals are bold, sunflower-orange, ideal for hot, sunny beds.
Blanket flower
Native to North American prairies, this perennial/annual hybrid bears daisy-like blooms in orange, red and yellow blends. Suited to sunny, well-drained borders, rock gardens and pollinator mixes; flowers show a fiery, paprika-orange center and bi-colored rays.
Bird of paradise
Tropical perennial native to South Africa, forming architectural foliage with iconic orange-and-blue crane-like flowers. Ideal for dramatic containers or warm-climate borders; blooms present saturated tangerine-orange sepals contrasted by deep blue petals, long-lasting and exotic.
Trumpet vine
Native to eastern North America, this vigorous climbing vine bears clusters of tubular, bright orange trumpet flowers. Excellent for arbors, fences and wildlife gardens where hummingbirds are desired; blooms are deep coral-orange and borne in summer clusters.
Nasturtium
Annual vine or trailing plant native to South America, producing rounded leaves and single to double saucer-shaped flowers in vivid orange shades. Great in containers, edible flower borders and companion planting; blossoms present warm, peppery-orange tones.
Zinnia ‘State Fair Orange’
A reliable, single-season cultivar known for big, bright orange daisy-like blooms. Excellent for mass displays, cutting gardens and containers; attracts pollinators and holds color through heat. Petals are vivid true-orange with bold presence.
Gazania
Native to South Africa, this mat-forming perennial produces daisy-like blooms in intense orange and bronze tones. Perfect for rock gardens, sunny borders and drought-prone sites; flowers open fully in sun, showing bright, warm orange petals with contrasting centers.
Lantana
Tropical shrub native to the Americas, often grown as a tender perennial with multi-flowering clusters that can include vivid orange forms. Excellent for pollinator gardens, hedging and containers; orange varieties offer strong, sunset-orange clusters that age to multi-toned hues.
Bolivian begonia
Tropical South American perennial grown as an annual in cooler climates, with pendant sprays of tubular to bell-shaped orange flowers. Ideal for hanging baskets and shaded borders; blooms are clear orange with an elegant, drooping habit.
Sneezeweed
Native to North America, this clump-forming perennial bears daisy-like flowers in rusty-orange to copper shades. Valuable for late-season color in borders and pollinator planting; blooms have warm, autumnal orange tones with prominent central cones.
Echinacea ‘Hot Papaya’
A modern coneflower cultivar bred from Echinacea purpurea with warm orange petals and prominent central cones. Suited to prairie-style borders and pollinator-friendly gardens; flowers are a soft to medium papaya-orange that contrasts well with green foliage.
Rudbeckia ‘Cherokee Sunset’
A robust North American native cultivar producing large daisy-like blooms in rich orange to red tones. Great for cottage and prairie plantings, cutting beds, and long summer color; petals display a warm burnt-orange shade with a dark center.
Pincushion protea
Evergreen shrub native to South Africa’s fynbos, prized for globe-like, pin-cushion flower heads in vivid orange. Excellent for coastal or Mediterranean climates, cutting gardens and exotic borders; flowers are bright, Mandarin-orange and long-lasting post-harvest.
Sticky monkey-flower
Shrubby perennial native to western North America, producing tubular, nectar-rich orange flowers that attract hummingbirds. Useful in coastal, rock and native-plant gardens; blooms are rich tangerine-orange and often appear in prolonged flushes through warm seasons.
Penstemon (beardtongue)
Native to the Americas, this tall perennial bears spikes of tubular, tubular-orange to red flowers favored by hummingbirds. Ideal for mixed borders, xeriscapes and meadow plantings; blooms are clear orange with a narrow, elegant throat.
Orange honeysuckle
Perennial vine native to the Pacific Northwest, producing tubular, bright orange flowers in clusters. Suited to woodland edges and sunny trellises where hummingbirds visit; flowers are medium-orange and fragrant, forming showy summer displays.
Rust foxglove
Biennial or short-lived perennial native to southeastern Europe, producing tall spikes of urn-shaped, rusty-orange flowers. Handsome in cottage gardens and mixed borders, valued for height and late-summer color; blooms show deep, rust-orange tones.
