This list includes 19 Flowers that start with V, from “Valerian” to “Virginia bluebell”. These species range from garden favorites to wild spring ephemerals, used in borders, bouquets, pollinator plantings and education.
Flowers that start with V are a varied group of showy plants popular in horticulture, floristry and wildflower lists. Many, like valerian and Virginia bluebell, have notable cultural uses or seasonal interest in regional landscapes.
Below you’ll find the table with scientific name, colors, locations and season.
Scientific name: The binomial gives you the formal species name so you can find accurate botanical information quickly.
Colors: Primary flower colors help you choose plants for design, matching palettes and seasonal displays in your garden.
Locations: Native and naturalized regions show where species originate and where you might successfully grow or find them.
Season: Typical flowering months indicate when blooms appear so you can plan planting, visits and bouquet timing.
Flowers that start with V
| Common name | Scientific name | Colors | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet | Viola odorata | purple, blue, white | Europe, Western Asia; naturalized worldwide |
| Verbena | Verbena bonariensis | purple, lavender, white | South America; naturalized N America, Europe, Australia |
| Vervain | Verbena officinalis | lilac, purple, white | Europe, Asia; naturalized worldwide |
| Vinca | Vinca minor | purple, blue, white, pink | Western Europe; naturalized N America and temperate regions |
| Vanda | Vanda coerulea | blue, purple, white, pink | Southeast Asia; widely cultivated worldwide |
| Vanilla | Vanilla planifolia | greenish-yellow, white | Mexico, Central America; cultivated tropically worldwide |
| Valerian | Valeriana officinalis | white, pale pink | Europe, Asia; naturalized N America |
| Virginia bluebell | Mertensia virginica | blue, pink, purple | Eastern North America; naturalized in parts of Europe |
| Virgin’s bower | Clematis virginiana | white | Eastern North America |
| Victoria (giant waterlily) | Victoria amazonica | white, pink | Amazon basin, South America; cultivated worldwide |
| Venus flytrap | Dionaea muscipula | white (flowers) | Southeastern USA (Carolinas) |
| Venus’ looking-glass | Legousia speculum-veneris | blue, purple, white | Mediterranean, Europe; naturalized elsewhere |
| Viper’s bugloss | Echium vulgare | blue, purple, pink | Europe; naturalized N America, Australia |
| Velvetleaf | Abutilon theophrasti | yellow-orange | Asia; naturalized worldwide |
| Veronica | Veronica spicata | blue, purple, pink, white | Europe, Asia; cultivated worldwide |
| Viburnum | Viburnum opulus | white, pink (cultivars) | Europe, Asia, N Africa; cultivated worldwide |
| Vireya rhododendron | Rhododendron javanicum | red, orange, pink, yellow | Malesia region, Southeast Asia; cultivated tropically |
| Velvet bean | Mucuna pruriens | purple, pink, white | Tropical Asia; cultivated/wild in tropics worldwide |
| Vetch | Vicia cracca | purple, blue, pink, white | Europe, Asia; naturalized N America |
Descriptions
Violet
Fragrant, low-growing spring flowers, often Mar–May; common in woodlands, borders and pots.
Verbena
Tall, airy summer–fall clusters that attract butterflies; blooms Jun–Oct in warm climates.
Vervain
Spiked summer flowers Jul–Sep; traditional medicinal and wildflower plant found in meadows and edges.
Vinca
Evergreen groundcover with spring–summer blooms Apr–Jun; tolerates shade and forms mats.
Vanda
Tropical orchid prized for striking, long-lasting blooms; flowers year-round in warm, humid conditions.
Vanilla
Climbing orchid with fragrant blossoms in spring–summer; source of vanilla pods used in flavoring.
Valerian
Fragrant corymbs bloom late spring–summer May–Aug; used ornamentally and medicinally for its scent and roots.
Virginia bluebell
Spring ephemeral with bell-shaped blooms Mar–May; excellent for moist woodland gardens.
Virgin’s bower
Climbing vine with masses of small white flowers Jul–Sep; popular along fences and streams.
Victoria (giant waterlily)
Huge floating blooms that open at night; showy summer displays in warm water gardens and conservatories.
Venus flytrap
Carnivorous rosette that produces tall stalks of white flowers Apr–Jun; grown for traps, flowers are nectar-bearing and visible.
Venus’ looking-glass
Delicate bell-shaped blooms late spring–early summer May–Jul; often found in wildflower mixes and arable margins.
Viper’s bugloss
Bristly spikes of tubular flowers Jun–Aug; bee-friendly wildflower common on dry soils.
Velvetleaf
Tall annual with hibiscus-like flowers Jul–Sep; often considered a weed but bears showy, lantern-like blooms.
Veronica
Spikes of summer flowers Jun–Aug; valued in borders and cottage gardens for long bloom time.
Viburnum
Deciduous shrub with showy spring flower clusters Apr–May followed by ornamental berries.
Vireya rhododendron
Tropical rhododendron with bell-shaped, often vivid blooms; flowers vary seasonally by climate.
Velvet bean
Climbing legume with pea-like racemes; showy summer flowers in warm regions; used as cover crop.
Vetch
Climbing pea with dense racemes of pea-flowers May–Jul; common in meadows and roadside verges.
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