White flowers have a simple, quiet beauty that fits into almost any garden. Their soft color pairs well with brighter blooms, helping create a smooth, balanced look across your space.
Whether you’re starting a new bed or adding to an existing one, white flowers can brighten shady spots, soften edges, and tie different areas together. Here are 36 white flowers that bring steady blooms and a clean, classic look from spring through fall.
Cleome
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Cleome, also known as the spider flower, brings a touch of wild elegance to any garden. Growing cleome from seed is incredibly easy, and its distinctive seedlings are easy to spot, making it simple to manage where they grow.
White Begonia
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White begonia features beautiful white flowers and attractive foliage, with a subtle fragrance. They grow well in partial shade with moist, well-drained soil that prevents drying out and wilting. Suitable for containers, hanging baskets, or in flower bed plantings.
Ranunculus (Ranunculus asiaticus)
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Ranunculus produces layers of paper-thin petals in a wide range of colors, including pure white. Best planted in early spring or late fall, they prefer full sun and well-drained soil. Their blooms make excellent cut flowers.
Petunia (Petunia × hybrida)
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Petunias are fast-growing, low-maintenance sun lovers that thrive in garden beds and containers. Petunias thrive in fertile soil and require moderate watering. They bloom best in mild weather.
Cosmos (Cosmos Bipinnatus)
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Cosmos is a favorite among pollinators, attracting butterflies with their nectar-rich blooms. These easy-care flowers thrive in full sun and need consistent moisture until they’re well established.
Once mature, they become drought-tolerant and require little upkeep. This annual will effortlessly fill the garden with its delicate, daisy-like flowers.
Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum × superbum)
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Shasta daisies are known for their crisp white petals and cheerful yellow centers. These classic white perennials thrive in full sun to partial shade and do best in well-draining soil. Regular deadheading helps extend the blooming season through late summer.
White Roses
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White roses are loved for their fragrant white blooms and romantic presence. Plant in a sunny spot with moist, well-drained soil. Prune in early spring and fertilize during the growing season to promote healthy growth and beautiful blossoms.
Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima)
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This low-growing plant is perfect for ground cover. It produces clusters of small white flowers from early spring to fall and can grow in full sun or partial shade. Sweet Alyssum tolerates a range of soil types and adds a delicate touch to flower beds and borders.
Moonflower (Ipomoea alba)
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Moonflower vines produce large, white trumpet-shaped flowers that open at dusk and fill the garden with a sweet scent. These are excellent for moon gardens or trellises in full sun. Water consistently and provide support for climbing.
Calla Lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica)
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Known for their elegant white spathes, Calla Lilies are a striking addition to part shade gardens. They do best in moist, rich, well-drained soil and may need protection in cooler growing zones during winter.
Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides)
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Known for its large, creamy white flowers and intoxicating fragrance. These evergreen shrubs prefer partial shade and acidic, moist, well-drained soil. High humidity and consistent watering help maintain their dark green foliage and flower production.
Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis)
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Lily of the Valley is a shade-loving perennial with arching stems of dainty, bell-shaped white flowers. This plant spreads quickly and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It’s a great choice for shady spots under trees.
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