From shady borders to contemporary containers, green-flowered species bring a fresh, textural note to gardens and bouquets alike. They work well in naturalistic planting schemes and as subtle accents against brighter blooms or dark foliage.
There are 21 green flowers, ranging from Bells of Ireland to Stinking hellebore. For each entry you’ll find Scientific name,Bloom time (months),Height (cm) so you can compare identification, seasonality and size—details you’ll find below.
How do I use green flowers in a bouquet without it looking dull?
Think of green blooms as texture and contrast: pair them with one or two stronger colors (deep purple, blush, or white) and mix shapes—spiky Bells of Ireland with round seedheads or soft foliage. Keep stems at varied heights and use greenery sparingly to avoid blending everything into one tone; simple containers help the shape and color stand out.
Which of these green-flowered plants are easiest to grow for beginners?
Look for forgiving species: perennial hellebores (like Stinking hellebore) tolerate shade and low maintenance, while annuals such as Bells of Ireland are straightforward from seed in full sun and well-drained soil. Start with those, match water and light to each plant, and consult the bloom time and height columns below to plan placement.
Green Flowers
| Name | Scientific name | Bloom time (months) | Height (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bells of Ireland | Moluccella laevis | Jun–Aug | 60 |
| Stinking hellebore | Helleborus foetidus | Feb–Apr | 45 |
| Green hellebore | Helleborus viridis | Feb–Apr | 30 |
| Corsican hellebore | Helleborus argutifolius | Feb–Apr | 60 |
| Green rose | Rosa chinensis “Viridiflora” | Jun–Sep | 80 |
| Green Trick Dianthus | Dianthus barbatus “Green Trick” | Jun–Aug | 25 |
| Green chrysanthemum (mum) | Chrysanthemum morifolium “Green Mist” | Sep–Nov | 40 |
| Mediterranean spurge | Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii | Mar–May | 80 |
| Limelight hydrangea | Hydrangea paniculata “Limelight” | Jul–Sep | 200 |
| Little Lime hydrangea | Hydrangea paniculata “Little Lime” | Jul–Sep | 100 |
| Green calla lily ‘Green Goddess’ | Zantedeschia hybrid “Green Goddess” | May–Sep | 60 |
| Jack-in-the-pulpit | Arisaema triphyllum | Apr–Jun | 25 |
| Italian arum | Arum italicum | Apr–May | 30 |
| Green tobacco (flowering tobacco) | Nicotiana langsdorffii | Jun–Oct | 100 |
| Green cymbidium orchids | Cymbidium spp. “green cultivars” | Dec–Apr | 50 |
| Green slipper orchids (Paphiopedilum) | Paphiopedilum spp. “green hybrids” | Oct–May | 30 |
| Green anthurium cultivar | Anthurium andraeanum “Green Queen” | Year-round | 30 |
| Green lisianthus ‘Green Envy’ | Eustoma grandiflorum “Green Envy” | Jun–Sep | 60 |
| Green bupleurum | Bupleurum rotundifolium | Jun–Aug | 60 |
| Green sea holly (silver/green forms) | Eryngium bourgatii | Jun–Aug | 40 |
| Green helenium (?) — excluded | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Images and Descriptions
Bells of Ireland
Tall annual with striking chartreuse-green bell-like calyces; native to Mediterranean and Turkey. Very popular in cut arrangements and dried flower work for vertical structure and long vase life.
Stinking hellebore
Evergreen perennial from Europe and western Asia with nodding, true-green cup-shaped flowers. Excellent in shade gardens and early-season cut flowers; deer-resistant and long-blooming for woodland borders.
Green hellebore
Native to Europe, this compact hellebore bears clear green blooms in late winter. Great for shady beds and naturalizing; valued for early nectar and winter interest in temperate gardens.
Corsican hellebore
Native to Corsica and Sardinia; produces large, pale-green saucer flowers. Useful in mixed borders and woodland gardens for winter–spring color and robust foliage.
Green rose
Historic Chinese green-flowered rose with bizarre lime-green petals; garden novelty and curious specimen. Grown for collectors and botanical interest more than mass cut-flower use.
Green Trick Dianthus
Fuzzy, moss-like chartreuse pompon flowers from Japan-origin cultivars; highly prized in floristry for texture and novelty. Biennial/perennial used in bouquets and flower arrangements.
Green chrysanthemum (mum)
Florist chrysanthemum bred for vivid green, pompon blooms; widely available for cut arrangements and corsages. Origin in Asia; staple for autumn displays and bouquets.
Mediterranean spurge
Evergreen Mediterranean perennial with dense chartreuse-green cyathia in spring. Excellent for drought-tolerant borders, architectural form, and long-lasting garden interest; handle sap with care.
Limelight hydrangea
Panicle hydrangea bred in the U.S. with large lime-green flower panicles that age pink. Native to China/Japan ancestry; superb for big shrub borders and long-lasting cut flowers.
Little Lime hydrangea
Compact form of ‘Limelight’ with the same lime-green panicles; great for small gardens and containers. Provides long-season color and strong cut-flower stems.
Green calla lily ‘Green Goddess’
Hybrid calla with vivid green spathes used widely in contemporary floristry and wedding bouquets. South African origin; grown as summer garden or indoor tuber plant.
Jack-in-the-pulpit
Eastern North American woodland plant with a green hooded spathe and central “jack” column. Popular in shade gardens and native-plantings for unusual form and spring interest.
Italian arum
Mediterranean arum producing a greenish spathe and spadix in spring; grown for dramatic early-season foliage and interesting inflorescence in shady borders.
Green tobacco (flowering tobacco)
Annual/biennial from South America with tall spikes of lime-green tubular flowers; fragrant at dusk and used in cottage gardens and for late-season color.
Green cymbidium orchids
Asian terrestrial orchids with many green-flowered hybrids used in corsages and cut spikes. Valued in commercial floristry and as pot plants for winter–spring blooms.
Green slipper orchids (Paphiopedilum)
Tropical Asian lady’s-slipper orchids with green-dominant blooms; prized by collectors and florists for long-lasting, architectural flowers in cool greenhouse culture.
Green anthurium cultivar
Tropical houseplant and cut-flower staple with glossy chartreuse-green spathes; native to Colombia/Ecuador. Popular in modern bouquets and as long-lived indoor foliage/flower.
Green lisianthus ‘Green Envy’
Hybrid lisianthus with soft green-tinged blooms used in premium floristry. Native-range Mexico/USSW; noted for long stems and elegant, rose-like flower form.
Green bupleurum
Annual with sprays of chartreuse-green bracted flowers; native to Europe and Asia. Widely used as a filler in bouquets for airy texture and long vase life.
Green sea holly (silver/green forms)
Mediterranean thistle with blue-green to chartreuse flower heads; architectural in borders and popular dried/cut in contemporary arrangements. Drought-tolerant and bee-friendly.
Green helenium (?) — excluded
N/A
