Flowers & Ornamental Species
KnowTheYard maintains a structured index of over 1,240 flowering plant profiles for beds, borders, cut flowers, and pollinator plantings. Each entry keeps bloom, light, and care context tied to the published plant profile.
This directory is maintained as published profiles change. Whether you are designing a cutting garden or adding season-long color, use it as a practical starting point for flower selection.
Getting Started with Flowering Plants
Before selecting a species, familiarize yourself with the fundamental principles of flower care and bloom optimization techniques.
When to Water Flowers
Water at the right time to keep blooms strong and mildew-free.
Start Flower Seedlings
Harden off young flowers so transplanting does not stall them.
Feeding for More Blooms
When and how to feed so plants spend energy on flowers.
Give Flowers Good Soil
Build the loamy, well-drained soil most blooms prefer.
Trending Flowers
Our editors highlight these species for their exceptional bloom performance and popularity.
Selecting for Purpose
Choose flowering plants based on your specific needs, from cutting gardens to pollinator habitat creation.
Core Flower Database
Access detailed profiles for every species in our published index.
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Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum morifolium
Often grown in Zones 5-9; colder survival depends on cultivar and timing
Garden mums are the compact chrysanthemums most people buy for fall color. They bloom best in full sun, steady moisture, and soil that drains well; if you want them to return, buy hardy garden mums early enough for roots to settle before winter.
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Daffodil
Narcissus spp.
Usually hardy in USDA Zones 3-8; selected types suit warmer zones
Daffodils are hardy fall-planted bulbs grown for reliable spring flowers, deer resistance, and decades of return bloom. Plant them deep in well-drained soil, give the foliage time to recharge after flowering, and most clumps will naturalize with very little fuss.
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Hibiscus
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
In-ground in frost-free Zones 10-11; container elsewhere
Tropical hibiscus is a warm-weather shrub grown for glossy leaves and huge one-day flowers. It blooms best with strong sun, steady moisture, regular feeding, fast drainage, and winter protection anywhere frost is part of the year.
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