Here you’ll find 38 Flowers that start with A, organized from “Abelia” to “Azalea”. They include showy garden ornamentals, wildflowers, and floristry favorites valued for color, scent, and seasonal interest.
Flowers that start with A are a diverse group of plants spanning shrubs, perennials, bulbs and annuals. Many, like the beloved azalea, feature strong cultural importance in festivals and traditional gardens worldwide.
Below you’ll find the table with scientific name (binomial), colors, locations, and season.
Scientific name (binomial): Shows the Latin binomial for each species so you can identify exact plants and search for detailed botanical information.
Colors: Lists the principal flower colors to help you choose varieties for palettes or match plants to garden schemes.
Locations: Notes native ranges and widely naturalized regions so you can assess suitability and biogeographic context.
Season: Indicates typical flowering months or seasons, mentioning hemisphere differences so you can plan planting and visits.
Flowers that start with A
| Common name | Scientific name | Colors | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aconite | Aconitum napellus | blue, purple, white | Europe, W Asia |
| Ageratum | Ageratum houstonianum | blue, purple, pink, white | Mexico, Central America; cultivated worldwide |
| Agapanthus | Agapanthus africanus | blue, white, purple | South Africa; naturalized Mediterranean, California, Australia |
| Anise hyssop | Agastache foeniculum | purple, pink, white | North America; cultivated widely |
| Alstroemeria | Alstroemeria aurea | pink, orange, purple, white | South America; cultivated worldwide |
| Amaranth | Amaranthus cruentus | red, purple, green, yellow | Central America; cultivated globally |
| Amaryllis | Amaryllis belladonna | pink, white, red | South Africa; grown in Mediterranean climates |
| Anemone | Anemone coronaria | red, pink, blue, white | Mediterranean |
| Angelonia | Angelonia angustifolia | purple, pink, white, blue | Mexico, Caribbean; grown as annual worldwide |
| Anthurium | Anthurium andraeanum | red, pink, white, green | Tropical Americas; houseplants globally |
| Azalea | Rhododendron simsii | pink, white, red, purple | Asia; cultivated worldwide |
| Allium | Allium giganteum | purple, white, pink | Central Asia; widely cultivated |
| African violet | Saintpaulia ionantha | purple, pink, white | Eastern Africa; houseplants worldwide |
| Apple blossom | Malus domestica | white, pink | Central Asia; cultivated temperate regions |
| Almond blossom | Prunus dulcis | white, pale pink | Middle East, Mediterranean; cultivated |
| Autumn crocus | Colchicum autumnale | pink, purple, white | Europe; naturalized elsewhere |
| Aubrieta | Aubrieta deltoidea | purple, pink, white | Mediterranean, SW Asia; garden escapes |
| Armeria | Armeria maritima | pink, white, purple | Europe, N Atlantic coasts |
| Arnica | Arnica montana | yellow | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Abutilon | Abutilon pictum | orange, red, yellow, pink | Tropical Americas; grown worldwide |
| Achimenes | Achimenes grandiflora | pink, purple, white | Mexico, Central America |
| Adonis | Adonis vernalis | yellow | Europe, W Asia |
| Adenium | Adenium obesum | pink, red, white | Sahel, Arabian Peninsula, tropical Africa |
| Abelia | Abelia × grandiflora | pink, white | China, Japan parentage; widely cultivated |
| Alyssum | Lobularia maritima | white, pink, purple | Mediterranean; cultivated globally |
| Allamanda | Allamanda cathartica | yellow, pink | Tropical Americas; cultivated in tropics |
| Angel’s trumpet | Brugmansia × candida | white, pink, yellow | South America; grown in warm gardens |
| Angelica | Angelica archangelica | white, greenish | Europe, Asia |
| Autumn sage | Salvia greggii | red, pink, purple, white | Mexico, Texas; grown in gardens |
| Autumn anemone | Anemone hupehensis | pink, white | China, Japan; cultivated |
| African daisy | Osteospermum ecklonis | purple, white, pink, yellow | South Africa; naturalized worldwide |
| African marigold | Tagetes erecta | orange, yellow | Mexico, Central America; cultivated worldwide |
| Arum | Arum italicum | white, green, purple | Mediterranean, Europe; garden escapes |
| Ammi | Ammi majus | white | Mediterranean |
| Astrantia | Astrantia major | pink, white, red | Europe, W Asia |
| Astilbe | Astilbe japonica | pink, white, red | East Asia |
| Avens | Geum urbanum | yellow, orange | Europe, W Asia |
| Acidanthera | Gladiolus callianthus | pink, purple, white | Africa; cultivated |
Descriptions
Aconite
Poisonous perennial with hooded blooms; June–August; prefers alpine meadows and moist borders; dramatic spires in cottage gardens but handle with care.
Ageratum
Tender annual bedding plant; blooms summer–frost; low mounds of fuzzy flowers used in borders and containers.
Agapanthus
Clump-forming summer perennial; June–Aug in temperate N. Hemisphere; bold umbels for borders and containers.
Anise hyssop
Aromatic perennial with mint-scented foliage; midsummer–fall spikes attract bees and hummingbirds; great in pollinator gardens.
Alstroemeria
Long-lasting cut-flower perennial often sold as Peruvian lily; summer bloom; many hybrid cultivars for bouquets.
Amaranth
Tender annual with dense tassel-like flowers; summer–fall; used fresh or dried and sometimes as leafy vegetable.
Amaryllis
Bulbous perennial blooming late summer–autumn; large trumpet flowers often forced indoors; commonly confused with Hippeastrum.
Anemone
Spring-blooming corms with poppy-like flowers; Mar–May in N. Hemisphere; excellent for borders and cut flowers.
Angelonia
Heat-tolerant summer bedding plant resembling snapdragon; continuous bloom until frost; good in containers.
Anthurium
Tropical houseplant with glossy spathes and long vase life; blooms year-round in greenhouse culture; popular in floristry.
Azalea
Spring-blooming shrubs or indoor plants; March–May; thrive in acid soils and are staples of mass spring displays.
Allium
Ornamental onion with globe flowerheads in late spring–early summer; excellent for cutting and for attracting bees.
African violet
Compact indoor bloomers that flower year-round with bright light; beloved windowsill plants with many cultivars.
Apple blossom
Spring ephemeral flowers on fruit trees; Apr–May; valuable for pollinators and ornamental spring displays.
Almond blossom
Early spring flowering; showy white–pink blooms often appearing before leaves; important for almond production.
Autumn crocus
Corm that blooms in autumn (Sept–Oct N. Hemisphere); often confused with true crocus; highly toxic if ingested.
Aubrieta
Evergreen mat-forming perennial; profuse spring bloom; ideal for rock gardens, walls, and edging.
Armeria
Salt-tolerant tufted perennial with globe flowerheads; blooms spring–summer; perfect for coastal and rock gardens.
Arnica
Perennial meadow wildflower with daisy-like yellow blooms; late spring–early summer; historically used medicinally (topical only).
Abutilon
Shrubby mallow with bell-shaped flowers; summer–fall bloom; used as patio plant or indoor specimen in cooler climates.
Achimenes
Tuberous summer-flowering plant for hanging baskets; morning-opening funnel-shaped flowers; blooms mid-summer to autumn.
Adonis
Early spring meadow plant with bright yellow cup-shaped flowers Apr–May; used in naturalistic and wildflower plantings; toxic if eaten.
Adenium
Succulent ‘desert rose’ with showy trumpet flowers and swollen caudiciform trunk; blooms late spring–summer; grown as bonsai or container plant.
Abelia
Semi-evergreen shrub with fragrant tubular flowers summer–fall; useful for hedging, borders, and attracting pollinators.
Alyssum
Low annual groundcover with sweetly scented clusters; blooms spring–summer and often reblooms until frost; good edging plant.
Allamanda
Tropical climbing/shrubby vine with large trumpet flowers; blooms summer–fall; used on arbors and in containers in warm climates.
Angel’s trumpet
Large pendulous fragrant blooms, often opening in evening; blooms summer–fall; highly toxic if ingested.
Angelica
Tall biennial/perennial with umbrella-like umbels; blooms summer; used in cottage gardens and historically for culinary/herbal uses.
Autumn sage
Long-blooming perennial or subshrub; flowers spring–fall in warm regions; excellent for hummingbird gardens.
Autumn anemone
Late-summer to autumn perennial; tall stems with single or semi-double flowers; great for late-season color.
African daisy
Sun-loving annual/perennial with daisy-like blooms; blooms late spring–summer; many modern hybrid cultivars.
African marigold
Tall annual with large pompom blooms; summer–fall; widely used in ornamental beds and cultural festivals.
Arum
Distinctive spathe-and-spadix flowers in spring; valued for foliage in shade gardens; some species can spread aggressively.
Ammi
Umbellifer with lacy white flower clusters; blooms early–mid summer; popular as filler in cottage and cutting gardens (bishop’s flower).
Astrantia
Perennial woodland plant with starry umbels; blooms late spring–summer; excellent for shade borders and fresh bouquets.
Astilbe
Shade-loving perennial with feathery plumes; blooms late spring–summer; great for woodland gardens and cutting.
Avens
Woodland wildflower with small buttercup-like flowers; blooms spring–summer; useful in naturalistic plantings and cottage gardens.
Acidanthera
Tender cormous flower resembling small gladiolus; summer bloom; often grown from corms in warm temperate gardens.
