You may see a rainbow of hues when you envision a rich flower garden full of exquisite blooms. Strangely, though, even though green is a constant in our gardens, this color isn’t as common among the flowers themselves.
We can help if you’re trying to make that change. We’ve compiled a list of some of the most gorgeous green flowers you can plant in your gardens, along with professional suggestions and guidance on how to maintain their happiness, health, and growth.
Top 15 Best Green Flowers For Your Garden
These are our favorite green flowers that we hope to see more of in our home gardens, ranging from vivid chartreuse to kelly green. Here is the list of 15 types of Green Flowers for your garden:
15. Rosa chinensis (Viridiflora)
The green flower rose often called the viridiflora, is regarded as uncommon and special. The blooms are composed of leaves rather than petals and frequently include striations of pink and brown hues.
- USDA Growing Zones: 5-11
- Blooming: Early summer to late fall
- Sun: Full sun
- Soil: Moist but well-drained
- Size: Up to 4 ft.
14. Dahlia
Like their zinnia counterpart, green flowers dahlias are prized for their big, spherical flowers. They are wonderful housewarming gifts because they are believed to celebrate change and new beginnings.
- USDA Growing Zones: 8-10
- Blooming: Mid-summer through the first frost
- Sun: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained and sandy, but can tolerate heavy clay soils
- Size: 1-6 ft. tall and 1-3 ft. wide
13. Flowering Tobacco
The nicotiana ‘lime green’ species of flowering tobacco is distinguished by its strong scent and exquisite lime green flowers, which have the appearance of tiny trumpets on long, delicate stalks.
- USDA Growing Zones: 10-11
- Blooming: July to September
- Sun: Full sun or part shade
- Soil: Moist and well-drained
- Size: 1-3 ft. tall with a 1-2 ft. spread
12. Jack in the Pulpit
Foster recommends the pitcher-like form of Jack-in-the-Pulpit if you’re searching for a truly unusual flower that does well in shaded spots. According to Foster, it is the most well-known specimen of the Arisaema genus and is really amazing.
- USDA Growing Zones: 4a-9a
- Blooming: April to May
- Sun: Partial to full shade, too much sun can impede blooming
- Soil: Moist and humus-like
- Size: 1-2 ft. tall and 1-2 ft. wide
11. ‘Green Thumb’ Amaranthus
The peculiar ‘green thumb’ amaranthus is renowned for its spike-like conical apple-green blossoms. It’s ideal for adding depth and interest to borders and gaps.
- USDA Growing Zones: 3-10
- Blooming: June through August
- Sun: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained
- Size: 1.5-2 ft tall
10. Ranunculus
Green ranunculus are distinguished by their creamy blossoms with striking green cores. Ranunculus are generally adored for their delicate, papery blooms.
- USDA Growing Zones: 8-10
- Blooming: March through May
- Sun: Full sun
- Soil: Light, well-drained soil
- Size: Up to 2 ft. tall
09. Lady’s Mantle
Foster also has a fondness for alchemilla mollis, popularly known as lady’s mantle. Its soft, low-lying leaves are prized for captivatingly capturing dewdrops throughout the growing season, according to Foster, who also mentions that it’s a very resilient plant.
The best part is that according to Foster, if you trim the blooming stems after their first bloom, you might be lucky enough to have a light rebloom later in the summer.
- USDA Growing Zones: 3-8
- Blooming: May to August
- Sun: Full sun, part shade, and shade
- Soil: All types of soil with good moisture, no preference for acidic versus alkaline
- Size: 1-1.5 ft. tall and 1-1.5 ft. wide
08. Green Hellebore
The green hellebore, also called Helleborus viridis, is a poisonous but exquisite plant. With five enormous green petals framing a smattering of smaller yellow petals at the center, the blooms are frequently compared to buttercups. They work particularly well for bulk planting, which creates a stunning and dramatic appearance.
- USDA Growing Zones: 6-9
- Blooming: February to June
- Sun: Shade in summer and sun in winter
- Soil: Moist but well-drained
- Size: 1 ft. tall and 1 ft. wide
07. Euphorbia
Foster claims that euphorbia is a great option if you’re searching for something durable and eye-catching. During the bloom season, cultivars such as Euphorbia x martinii, popularly called “Ascot Rainbow,” produce a cloud of small spherical chartreuse flower bracts that really make a statement.
- USDA Growing Zones: 6-8, with possible protection needed in cooler climates
- Blooming: Late spring to early summer, primarily June and July as it does not do well in hot, humid summers
- Sun: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Dry to medium soils that are moist and well-drained, intolerant to clay soils
- Size: 2-3 ft. tall and 1.5-2 ft. wide
06. Boat Orchid
Boat orchids, or Cymbidium orchids, are seen in a variety of hues, including a striking chartreuse with a deep purple center.
- USDA Growing Zones: 10-12
- Blooming: October through May
- Sun: Partial
- Soil: Loamy, moist, and well-draining
- Size: 1-1.5ft tall and 1-2ft wide.
05. Carnation
Carnations, which are valued for their affordability and frequently likened to roses, are available in delicate green flowers that are simultaneously light and vivid. When used as cut flowers in an arrangement, they perform especially well.
- USDA Growing Zones: 7-10
- Blooming: May through July
- Sun: Full and partial
- Soil: Well-drained
- Size: From 6 inches up to 2 feet tall, and 10-14 inches wide
04. Green Spider Chrysanthemum
Letier claims that a whimsical touch of green flowers can be added to your landscape or house with the Green Spider Chrysanthemum. After cutting, she observes that this specific flower has a lengthy vase life.
These lovely plants, often referred to as spider mums and Anastasia green chrysanthemums, get their name from their enormous floral heads that have petals that resemble spider legs.
- USDA Growing Zones: 5-9
- Blooming: For two weeks in late September through early October
- Sun: Full and partial
- Soil: Well-drained, acidic
- Size: 1–3 ft. tall and 1–2 ft. wide
03. Bells of Ireland
Because of their distinctively bell-shaped flowers, the Bells of Ireland are also known as the shellflower, and they are said to bring good fortune. They are delicate-looking and apple-green in color, making them ideal for any area where vertical space needs to be filled.
- USDA Growing Zones: 2-11
- Blooming: May through mid-July
- Sun: Full and partial
- Soil: Moist and well-drained
- Size: 2-3 ft. tall
02. Gladiolus
Their stunning, fluttery flowers are a fantastic late-summer staple, and these beautiful stunners are considered to be very easy to cultivate from bulbs.
- USDA Growing Zones: 7-10
- Blooming: Late summer, ninety days after planting
- Sun: Full sun or partial shade
- Soil: Fertile and well-drained with consistent moisture
- Size: 2 to 4 ft tall with a 1-ft spread
01. Hydrangea
Green hydrangeas are a daring take on this summertime queen, just as fluffy and lovely as its other pastel-colored siblings. Green hydrangeas are lovely garden shrubs that make gorgeous summer arrangements indoors thanks to their huge, spherical flowers on slender but sturdy stalks.
- USDA Growing Zones: 3-9
- Blooming: Late June through August
- Sun: Partial shade preferred
- Soil: Moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter, with the pH likely to affect color
- Size: 2-6 ft. tall and 2.4 ft. wide
Why It’s Uncommon to Find Green Flowers?
It’s not your imagination; rare are the green blooms. There’s a reason for that, according to Megan Foster, perennial and bulb expert for American Meadows.
Foster remarks, “There are two parts to the answer—it has everything to do with what attracts pollinators, which makes it a fun botany topic.”
Green flowers depend on additional methods of pollination because they are less likely than their brighter counterparts to draw pollinators. Consequently, there hasn’t been as much of a need in the horticultural sector to create more green-flowering species.
Tips for Growing Green Flowers
Although every plant has unique requirements, Gardenuity’s creator and CEO, Donna Letier, says there are some general guidelines you can follow to make sure your green flowers grow to their full potential.
“On green flowers, the soil matters,” says Leiter, who enriches her soil with coffee grinds. “Their green color is enhanced by nitrogen. Although they need a little more care, green blooms are really rewarding.
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