22 Flower Names that Start with C

There are many Flowers that Start with C, and if you’re a gardener who loves expanding their knowledge, this article is for you!

Botanical Name: Eschscholzia californica

Type: Perennials

Blooming Period: Spring and early summer

California Poppies are the state flower of California. These flowers are common in fields and roadsides and are really tough. They can grow almost anywhere.

Botanical Name: Canna indica

Type: Perennial

Blooming Period: Summer, Fall

How can we forget the lovely Canna Lily? It is not a true lily but is just as pretty with large, showy flowers and broad, banana-like leaves.

Botanical Name: Iberis

Type: Annual and perennial

Blooming Period: Mid-spring through early summer

Candytuft is part of the Brassicaceae family and is really easy to grow. It can be a great border plant and also consistently produces flowers with little care.

Botanical Name: Zantedeschia aethiopica

Type: Perennials

Blooming Period: Late spring to early summer

You might also know Calla Lilies as Arum Lilies. They’re semi-aquatic and have a long vase life, making them perfect for bouquets and centerpieces.

Botanical Name: Streptocarpus

Type: Perennial

Blooming Period: Early and late spring

Did you know about this C-named flower? Cape Primroses have been used as houseplants for a few decades and have gorgeous purple flowers with white edges and spots.

Botanical Name: Trifolium

Type: Annual and Perennial

Blooming Period: Spring, Summer

Clovers are short-lived herbs, but they give you fragrant flowers in red, pink, yellow, and white shades. Plus, they’re nitrogen-fixing plants and help improve the soil.

Botanical Name: Lobelia cardinalis

Type: Perennial

Blooming Period: Summer to early fall

Cardinal Flowers are native to the Americas and have stunning red blooms