Types of Flowers

Flowers are the first thing that comes to mind when one thinks of a joyous moment. They spread cheer where ever they are kept. Therefore, they are the most obvious choice of gift given to people celebrating a joyous occasion or those who are sick. They come in breathtaking colors, different sizes, sweet fragrances and various forms. There are different flowers that bloom in various seasons, each spreading the spirit of good mood and warmth. The following list will cover almost all flowers found in gardens and vases of homes around the world.

Common Flowers
Different kinds of flowers are meant for expressing the emotions present in our mind. They heal the mind and soul with their vibrant colors. They add depth and beauty to the surroundings. A few flowers are not beautiful, but also edible. However, some of the different kinds are not only toxic, but carnivorous. They trap unsuspecting insects and little reptilian with their attractive color and fragrance. They are a delight to have around and create interest in any garden they are found blooming. Some of the most common flower types are as follows:

• Aster flower
• Buckwheat
• Bulbs
• Calla lilies
• Chrysanthemum
• Daffodils
• Dahlia
• Daisy
• Dandelion
• Flax
• Gardenia
• Ginger
• Ginseng
• Hydrangea
• Iris flower
• Jasmine
• Lilac
• Lime
• Lotus flower
• Mustard
• Narcissus
• Orchid
• Poppy flower
• Sunflower
• Tulip
• Violet
• Rose

Blue Flowers
Blue is a flower color that is very rare to find. Most people mistake the types of blue flowers with different purple shades. They are a symbol of serenity and create an atmosphere of serenity and relaxation. Blue is a soothing color that can be grown in combination with other flower colors like yellow, pink and whites. Types of blue flowers are easy to grow and few are a challenge to even the most experienced gardeners.

• African Lily
• Blue Sage
• Blue Daze
• Agastache
• Ajuga
• Alcea
• Allium
• Alstroemeria
• Amsonia
• Blue passion-flower
• Balloon flower
• Baptisia
• Bergenia
• Brunnera
• Buddleia
• Campanula
• Cirsium
• Clematis
• Codonopsis
• Columbine
• Convolvulus
• Cornflowers
• Corydalis
• Cymbalaria
• Delosperma
• Delphinium
• Dianthus
• Digitalis
• Dracocephalum
• Erinus
• Erodium
• Eryngium
• Erysimum
• Eucomis
• Fuchsia
• Geum
• Glechoma
• Globularia
• Hemerocallis
• Hesperis
• Horminum
• Hosta
• Houstonia
• Hydrangea
• Iris
• Isotoma
• Jason
• Lathyrus
• Lavandula
• Liatris
• Lilium
• Limonium
• Linaria
• Linum
• Lithodora
• Lobelia
• Molinia
• Monarda
• Myosotidium
• Myosotis
• Nectaroscordum
• Nepeta
• Omphalodes
• Origanum
• Papaver
• Pennisetum
• Penstemon
• Polemonium
• Pratia
• Primula
• Plumbago
• Pulmonaria
• Pulsatilla
• Rosmarinus
• Roscoea
• Salvia
• Sesleria
• Sisyrinchium
• Stachys
• Stokesia
• Symphytum
• Teucrium
• Thymus
• Tradescantia
• Tricyrtis
• Vernonia
• Veronica
• Veronicastrum
• Vinca
• Viola

Purple Flowers
The color of royalty is purple. These flowers are a symbol of magic and mystery. The passionate shades of purple and lavender create warm tones of dignity in your garden. There are plenty of types to choose from, some of which are as follows:

• Iris
• Violas
• Lavender
• Blazing Star
• Tulips
• Toad Lilies
• Sweet Pea Flowers
• Purple Hydrangeas
• Purple Passion flower
• Purple Phlox
• Sweet Violets
• Purple Coneflower
• Cattleya
• Phalaenopsis
• Vanda
• Venus slipper
• May Night salvia
• Caradonna' salvia
• Purple Dragon
• Purple Allium
• Purple Petunias
• Purple Columbine
• Larkspur
• Purple Lobelia
• Jackman clematis
• Purple Lobelia
• Heliotrope
• Purple Crocuses
• Purple Verbena

Wedding Flowers
A wedding is incomplete without the presence of different types of exotic flowers. Flowers at a wedding are a symbol of love and a declaration of loyalty and trust. A bride needs to wear a beautiful wedding bouquet in her hand, without which her wedding ensemble is incomplete. There are different types of flowers that you can choose from for your wedding decorations.

• Calla Lilly
• Catlaya
• Clusiana
• Cymbidium
• Daisies
• Darwin Hybrid Tulip
• Day Lilies
• Dendrobium
• Double Early
• Fosteriana
• Fringed
• Greigii
• Hyacinths
• Hydrangeas
• Japhet
• Kaufmanniana
• Lily of the Valley
• Orchids
• Peony flower
• Phalaenopsis
• Praestans
• Ranunculus
• Roses
• Rubrim Single Early
• Single Late
• Single Late
• Spray Orchids
• Stephanotis
• Triumph
• Viridiflora
• Zephyr Lily

There are many flowering bushes, shrubs and trees that you can choose from for your gardening endeavors. Flowers are a symbol of life that delivers the message of positive attitude. One can express their innermost feelings with the help of flowers. They convey the message of commitment, friendship, love, joy, trust and loyalty. Although, they bloom only for a few hours to days, they spread the fragrance of positive energy around.