30 Most Popular Types of White Flowers

Soft hues like white have a soothing effect on the soul. They are cherished not only for their serene beauty but also for their ability to complement nature’s vibrant color spectrum. Symbolizing innocence, peace, and purity, they are often used in weddings, funerals, and gifting occasions as expressions of hope and new beginnings. Their graceful appearance also makes them a popular choice for home decor, bringing a sense of tranquility to indoor spaces.

These delicate blooms grace gardens from spring through late fall, adding a touch of elegance and quiet charm to outdoor spaces for much of the year. According to a 2022 New York Globe analysis, white flowers have become the most requested wedding color, with soaring demand pushing their per-stem cost up by 25 to 50 percent. Poppy Flowers’ 2024 Wedding Floral Trends report further revealed that in 2023, 25 percent of couples chose an ‘Elegant White’ palette for their bouquets, and 17 percent of all Poppy weddings featured primarily white blooms.

However, not all white flowers are suitable for every home. Some, like lilies, daffodils, and hydrangeas, can be toxic to pets. Lilies, for example, are especially dangerous to cats; ingestion of even a small amount can lead to kidney failure. Thus, for pet-friendly households, safer alternatives such as white peonies and Arabian jasmine offer beauty without the risk.

White Flowers

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NameScientific NameAppearance & FragranceFragrance TypeFragrance StrengthPlant TypeSizeBlooming SeasonMaintenance CostToxicity to Pets
Calla Lily
Zantedeschia aethiopica
Spring to fall

Perennial
Large
High
Zantedeschia aethiopica
Elegant, trumpet-shaped white flower

Neutral
None
NeutralNonePerennialLargeSpring to fallHighModerate
Iceberg Rose
Rosa ‘Climbing Iceberg’
Late spring to fall

Perennial
Medium
Moderate
Rosa ‘Climbing Iceberg’
Classic white petals with soft blush undertones

Floral
Mild
FloralMildPerennialMediumLate spring to fallModerateNon-toxic
Gardenia (Cape Jasmine)
Gardenia jasminoides
Late spring to summer

Perennial
Medium
Moderate
Gardenia jasminoides
Creamy white flowers

Sweet
Strong
SweetStrongPerennialMediumLate spring to summerModerateModerate
Lily of the Valley
Convallaria majalis
Spring

Perennial
Small
Moderate
Convallaria majalis
Tiny bell-shaped white flowers

Floral
Strong
FloralStrongPerennialSmallSpringModerateHigh
White Peony
Paeonia spp.
Late spring and early summer

Perennial
Large
High
Paeonia spp.
Lush, romantic blooms with soft white ruffles

Floral
Mild
FloralMildPerennialLargeLate spring and early summerHighNon-toxic
Smooth Hydrangea
Hydrangea arborescens
Early to mid summer

Perennial
Large
Moderate
Hydrangea arborescens
Rounded clusters of creamy white flowers

Neutral
None
NeutralNonePerennialLargeEarly to mid summerModerateModerate
Tulip ‘White Triumphator’
Tulipa ‘White Triumphator’
Mid to late spring

Perennial (grown as annual)
Large
Moderate
Tulipa ‘White Triumphator’
Lily-shaped snow-white petals

Neutral
Mild
NeutralMildPerennial (grown as annual)LargeMid to late springModerateModerate
White Carnation*
Dianthus caryophyllus
Spring to early summer

Perennial
Medium
Low
Dianthus caryophyllus
Ruffled, snow-white petals with serrated edges

Floral
Mild
FloralMildPerennialMediumSpring to early summerLowModerate
White Chrysanthemum*
Chrysanthemum spp.
Late summer to fall

Perennial
Medium to large
Moderate
Chrysanthemum spp.
Pom-pom style blooms with dense white petals

Neutral
None
NeutralNonePerennialMedium to largeLate summer to fallModerateModerate
Snowdrop
Galanthus spp
Late winter to early spring

Perennial
Small
Low
Galanthus spp
Drooping bell-like white flowers

Neutral
Mild
NeutralMildPerennialSmallLate winter to early springLowToxic
White Lotus*
Nelumbo nucifera
Summer

Perennial
Large
Moderate
Nelumbo nucifera
Large, snow-white petals with a yellow center

Sweet
Strong
SweetStrongPerennialLargeSummerModerateNon-toxic
Camellia ‘Alba Plena’
Camellia japonica ‘Alba Plena’
Winter to Spring

Perennial
Medium
High
Camellia japonica ‘Alba Plena’
Rose-like layered white petals with glossy foliage

Neutral
Mild
NeutralMildPerennialMediumWinter to SpringHighNon-toxic
Arabian Jasmine
Jasminum sambac
Summer to fall

Perennial
Small
Moderate
Jasminum sambac
Small star-shaped blooms

Sweet
Strong
SweetStrongPerennialSmallSummer to fallModerateNon-toxic
Moonflower
Ipomoea alba
Summer to fall

Perennial (grown as annual)
Large
Low
Ipomoea alba
Elegant, trumpet-shaped white flower

Sweet
Strong
SweetStrongPerennial (grown as annual)LargeSummer to fallLowHigh
Moth Orchid (White Phalaenopsis)
Phalaenopsis spp.
Winter to spring

Perennial
Medium
High
Phalaenopsis spp.
Graceful, waxy white petals with yellow centers

Neutral
None
NeutralNonePerennialMediumWinter to springHighNon-toxic
Dahlia ‘White Perfection’
Dahlia pinnata ‘White Perfection’
Late summer to fall

Perennial
Large
High
Dahlia pinnata ‘White Perfection’
Symmetrical, showy white petals

Neutral
Mild
NeutralMildPerennialLargeLate summer to fallHighModerate
Southern Magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora
Late spring to summer

Perennial
Large
High
Magnolia grandiflora
Gigantic creamy blooms with a lemony scent

Sweet
Strong
SweetStrongPerennialLargeLate spring to summerHighNon-toxic
Sweet Alyssum ‘Carpet of Snow’
Lobularia maritima ‘Carpet of Snow’
Spring to fall

Annual
Small
Low
Lobularia maritima ‘Carpet of Snow’
Tiny white flowers forming dense carpets

Floral
Strong
FloralStrongAnnualSmallSpring to fallLowNon-toxic
White Ranunculus
Ranunculus asiaticus ‘Amandine White’
Spring to early summer

Perennial (grown as annual)
Medium
Moderate
Ranunculus asiaticus ‘Amandine White’
Layered, rose-like white petals with green bases

Neutral
Mild
NeutralMildPerennial (grown as annual)MediumSpring to early summerModerateModerate
White Tropical Hibiscus
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘White’
Spring to fall

Perennial
Large
Moderate
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘White’
Large, tropical white blooms with yellow throats

Neutral
None
NeutralNonePerennialLargeSpring to fallModerateNon-toxic
Poet’s Daffodil
Narcissus poeticus
Spring

Perennial
Medium
Moderate
Narcissus poeticus
Star-shaped white petals with orange centers

Sweet
Strong
SweetStrongPerennialMediumSpringModerateHigh
Madagascar Jasmine
Stephanotis floribunda
Spring to summer

Perennial
Medium
High
Stephanotis floribunda
Waxy, star-shaped, white flowers

Sweet
Strong
SweetStrongPerennialMediumSpring to summerHighModerate
Panda Anemone*
Anemone coronaria ‘Panda’
Late winter to early spring

Perennial
Small
Moderate
Anemone coronaria ‘Panda’
Cup-shaped white petals with a black to dark purple center

Neutral
None
NeutralNonePerennialSmallLate winter to early springModerateModerate
White Dwarf Crested Iris
Iris cristata ‘Alba’
Early to mid-spring

Perennial
Small
Low
Iris cristata ‘Alba’
Tiny white blooms with crested edges

Neutral
None
NeutralNonePerennialSmallEarly to mid-springLowToxic
Canada Anemone
Anemonastrum canadense
Late spring to early summer

Perennial
Medium
Low
Anemonastrum canadense
Open white petals with golden centers

Neutral
None
NeutralNonePerennialMediumLate spring to early summerLowModerate
Oxeye Daisy#
Leucanthemum vulgare
Late spring to early fall

Perennial
Large
Low
Leucanthemum vulgare
Bright white daisy-like blooms with yellow centers

Neutral
None
NeutralNonePerennialLargeLate spring to early fallLowModerate
Armand Clematis
Clematis armandii
Spring

Perennial
Medium
Moderate
Clematis armandii
Five-pointed white star flowers in clusters

Floral
Mild
FloralMildPerennialMediumSpringModerateModerate
African Daisy (White Daisy Bush)
Dimorphotheca ecklonis
Spring to fall

Annual
Medium
Low
Dimorphotheca ecklonis
Daisy-like petals with a vivid purple center

Neutral
None
NeutralNoneAnnualMediumSpring to fallLowNon-toxic
Geraldton Waxflower ‘White’*
Chamelaucium uncinatum ‘White’
Late winter to early summer

Perennial
Small
Moderate
Chamelaucium uncinatum ‘White’
Star-shaped white flowers with a waxy texture

Floral
Mild
FloralMildPerennialSmallLate winter to early summerModerateNon-toxic
White Peruvian Lily*
Alstroemeria ‘White Pearls’
Late spring to early fall

Perennial
Medium
Moderate
Alstroemeria ‘White Pearls’
Creamy white petals with blush tones and a yellow-streaked throat

Floral
None
FloralNonePerennialMediumLate spring to early fallModerateModerate

When it comes to special occasions, white flowers never disappoint. Among the many varieties, white roses, calla lilies, and white hydrangeas are especially popular in wedding floral arrangements. In contrast, lilies and chrysanthemums are commonly sent to grieving families at funerals, symbolizing honor and hope. Whether enhancing our mood or elevating the aesthetic appeal of our homes, white blooms remain consistently in high demand.

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