20 Most Popular Types of Green Flowers

In most plants, leaves and stems are typically green, but occasionally, this color appears in blossoms as well.

Although green flowers are less common than red, yellow, or pink ones, they carry deep symbolism, representing resilience, renewal, and hope. Their shades vary from soft lime to rich emerald, offering a unique and unconventional beauty to gardens.

These flowers are found to bloom throughout the year, from early spring to winter, and thus serve as an excellent choice for bouquets and floral arrangements, adding a distinctive touch to weddings and other celebrations.

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These flowers exhibit a striking blend of colors, with green often complemented by subtle or vibrant contrasting shades. Their diverse sizes and unique color variations make them visually captivating, adding an eye-catching appeal to any garden or floral arrangement.

Some green flowers remain entirely monochrome, while others feature hints of yellow, white, or even purple, enhancing their distinctiveness.

The table below highlights some well-known green flowers found across different regions of the world.

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Common Name	Scientific Name	Growth Requirements	USDA Zone	Sunlight	Plant Type	Flower Size	Color Shade	Blooming Season
Green Rose*# Rosa chinensis var. viridiflora Late spring to fall Perennial Medium	Rosa chinensis var. viridiflora	Moist, well-drained, clay, loamy, sandy Full sun to partial shade	7, 8, 9, 10	Full sun to partial shade	Perennial	Medium	Moss green	Late spring to fall
Bells Of Ireland# Moluccella laevis Late spring to early fall Annual Small	Moluccella laevis	Well-drained, moist, clay, loamy, sandy Full sun	2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11	Full sun	Annual	Small	Lime green (calyx)	Late spring to early fall
Green Hellebore Helleborus viridis Late winter to spring Perennial Medium	Helleborus viridis	Moist, well-drained, clay, chalk, sandy, loamy Full sun, partial shade	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9	Full sun, partial shade	Perennial	Medium	Moss green	Late winter to spring
Gladiolus Green Star* Gladiolus ‘Green Star’ Summer to fall Perennial Medium to big	Gladiolus ‘Green Star’	Moist, well-drained, chalky, loamy, sandy Full sun	8, 9, 10, 11	Full sun	Perennial	Medium to big	Lime green	Summer to fall
Envy Zinnia* Zinnia elegans ‘Green Envy’ Early summer to fall Annual Medium to Big	Zinnia elegans ‘Green Envy’	Well-drained, moist, sandy Full sun	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10	Full sun	Annual	Medium to Big	Lime green	Early summer to fall
Calla Lily Green Goddess* Zantedeschia aethiopica ‘Green Goddess’ Late spring to midsummer Perennial Big	Zantedeschia aethiopica ‘Green Goddess’	Moist, well-drained, loamy, clay Full sun, partial shade	8, 9, 10	Full sun, partial shade	Perennial	Big	Moss green (white center)	Late spring to midsummer
Dianthus* ‘Green Ball’ Dianthus barbatus ‘Green Ball’ Late spring to summer Annual or short-lived perennial Medium	Dianthus barbatus ‘Green Ball’	Well-drained loamy, sandy Full sun, partial shade	4, 5, 6, 7, 8	Full sun, partial shade	Annual or short-lived perennial	Medium	Lime green	Late spring to summer
Nicotiana Lime Green* Nicotiana alata ‘Lime Green’ Summer to fall Perennial Medium	Nicotiana alata ‘Lime Green’	Moist, well-drained, chalky, clay, loamy Full sun, partial shade	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10	Full sun, partial shade	Perennial	Medium	Lime Green	Summer to fall
Lady’s Mantle* Alchemilla mollis Late spring and early summer Perennial Small	Alchemilla mollis	Moist, well-drained, clay, loamy, sandy Full sun, partial shade	3,4, 5, 6, 7, 8	Full sun, partial shade	Perennial	Small	Lime green	Late spring and early summer
Limelight Hydrangea* Hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’ Summer to fall Perennial Medium	Hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’	Full sun, partial shade	4, 5, 6, 7, 8	Full sun, partial shade	Perennial	Medium	Lime green	Summer to fall
Echinacea Green Jewel Echinacea purpurea ‘Green Jewel’ Summer Perennial Big	Echinacea purpurea ‘Green Jewel’	Well-drained, chalky, loamy, sandy Full sun	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	Full sun	Perennial	Big	Pale green	Summer
Jack-In-The-Pulpit Arisaema triphyllum Spring to summer Perennial Medium to Big	Arisaema triphyllum	Moist, well-drained Partial shade to full shade	4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9	Partial shade to full shade	Perennial	Medium to Big	Olive green	Spring to summer
Queen Anne’s Lace Green Mist* Ammi visnaga Midsummer to fall Annual Big (Flower heads)	Ammi visnaga	Moist, well-drained Full sun	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10	Full sun	Annual	Big (Flower heads)	Pale green	Midsummer to fall
Primula* ‘Green Lace’ Primula x polyanthus ‘Green Lace’ Spring to summer Perennial Medium to Big	Primula x polyanthus ‘Green Lace’	Moist, well-drained Partial shade	5, 6, 7, 8, 9	Partial shade	Perennial	Medium to Big	Moss green	Spring to summer
Daylily Green Mystique* Hemerocallis ‘Green Mystique’ Late spring to summer Perennial Big	Hemerocallis ‘Green Mystique’	Well-drained clay, sandy, loamy Full sun, partial shade	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9	Full sun, partial shade	Perennial	Big	Pale green	Late spring to summer
Green Bird Flower Crotalaria cunninghamii Winter to early summer Perennial Large	Crotalaria cunninghamii	Well-drained, sandy, loamy Full sun to partial shade	9, 10, 11	Full sun to partial shade	Perennial	Large	Lime green	Winter to early summer
Green Amaranth Amaranthus viridis Summer to fall Annual Small	Amaranthus viridis	Well-drained, moist, clay loamy, sandy Full sun	7, 8, 9, 10, 11	Full sun	Annual	Small	Pale green	Summer to fall
Frog Orchid Dactylorhiza viridis Summer to early fall Perennial Small	Dactylorhiza viridis	Moist, well-drained, calcareous Full sun to partial shade	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8	Full sun to partial shade	Perennial	Small	Moss green	Summer to early fall
Wood Spurge Euphorbia amygdaloides Late spring and early summer Perennial Small	Euphorbia amygdaloides	Well-drained, loamy, sandy Full sun to partial shade	6, 7, 8	Full sun to partial shade	Perennial	Small	Lime green	Late spring and early summer
Common Hop Humulus lupulus Midsummer to fall Perennial Small	Humulus lupulus	Well-drained, sandy, loamy Full sun, partial shade	3, 4 , 5 , 6, 7, 8	Full sun, partial shade	Perennial	Small	Lime green	Midsummer to fall

^# The flowers are actually while, while the calyx is green, which covers the while flowers
*Cultivars, varieties, and hybrids

Green flowers may be rare, but their charm and symbolism make them a meaningful addition to any garden or bouquet. These blossoms stand out with their subtle elegance, whether used for decorative purposes or to convey renewal and harmony. Their presence reminds us that beauty comes in many shades, even in the unexpected hues of nature.

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