Gardens filled with billowy, white blooms can be so beautiful and classic. That’s why I’m thrilled to share with you an exciting list of plants with stunning white flowers.I’ve included a photo of each plant along with my personal experience with the plant and all of the important details you need to decide which white flower is right for your landscape!
Make sure you scroll to the bottom of this post for a table that includes the size, bloom times and key features of each plant in this list!
‘Visions in White’ Astilbe
Astilbe chinensis ‘Vision in White’
- Growing Zones: Zones 4-8
- Light: Full Shade
- Size: 18-24″ H x 18-24″ W
- Flower Color: White
- Foliage Color: Bronze-Green
- Bloom Time: Mid-Summer
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Native Range: Asia
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‘Vision in White’ astilble (Astilbe chinensis) is a perennial plant that thrives in growing zones 4-8. This plant grows to a height and width of 18-24 inches, prefers full shade, and has elegant white flowers above bronze-green foliage during mid-summer. Its medium growth rate makes it an ideal choice for gardens looking to add a touch of grace and charm.
Additionally, this plant is known to attract butterflies and hummingbirds, while also being resistant to deer and rabbits. It is adaptable to most soil types as they are well-drained and moist. This makes it a versatile and low-maintenance addition to any garden.
Annabelle Hydrangea
Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’
- Growing Zones: Zones 3-9
- Light: Full Sun to Part Sun
- Size: 4-5’ tall and wide
- Flower Color: White
- Foliage Color: Green
- Bloom Time: Summer through Winter
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Native Range: Eastern United States
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The Annabelle Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’) is a stunning deciduous shrub that thrives in zones 3-9. With its large, white, rounded flower heads and lush green foliage, it adds a touch of elegance to any landscape.
This hydrangea variety is known for its long blooming season, starting in summer and lasting through winter, providing beautiful flowers for cut arrangements. It is easy to care for and adaptable to various soil types, making it a popular choice for gardens across the country.
The Annabelle Hydrangea is also known to attract pollinators and is a great choice for gardeners looking to add a low-maintenance, flowering shrub to their outdoor space.
Dalmatian White Foxglove
Digitalis x ‘Dalmatian White’
- Growing Zones: Zones 4-9
- Light: Full Sun – Part Sun
- Size: 2-3’ H x 12”W
- Flower Color: White with dark purplish freckles in the throat
- Foliage Color: Green
- Bloom Time: Spring to summer
- Growth Rate: Fast-growing
- Native Range: Temperate Europe
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The Dalmatian White Foxglove (Digitalis x ‘Dalmatian White’) is a striking biennial plant known for its tall spires of pure white flowers with dark purplish freckles in the throat. Growing best in USDA zones 4-9, this foxglove thrives in full sun to partial sun and reaches a height of 2-3′ with a spread of about 12 inches.
Its lush green foliage provides a lovely backdrop for the architectural blooms, which attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. This plant is easy to grow and is adaptable to different soil types, preferring well-drained soil and consistent moisture.
It is deer and rabbit resistant and can be used in cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, cutting gardens and perennial beds.
The Dalmatian White Foxglove is an excellent choice for adding vertical interest and a touch of elegance to any garden.
Gardenia August Beauty
Gardenia jasminoides ‘August Beauty’
- Growing Zones: Zones 8-11
- Light: Full Sun to Part Sun
- Size: 3-5’ H x 2-3’ W
- Flower Color: White
- Foliage Color: Dark Green
- Bloom Time: Summer
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Native Range:
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The Gardenia August Beauty (Gardenia jasminoides ‘August Beauty’) is an evergreen shrub that thrives in USDA zones 8 to 11. It reaches a height of 3 to 5′ with a spread of 2 to 3′.
This plant prefers full sun to partial sun/shade and thrives in well-drained, moist soil.
Its white, fragrant flowers and glossy dark green leaves make it a standout in any garden. It is low-maintenance, attracting pollinators while being deer resistant.
After flowering, it should be pruned. It is prized for its exceptional fragrance and is a versatile choice for hedges, privacy screens or as a container plant.
Angelface® White Summer Snapdragon
Angelonia ANGELFACE WHITE ‘Anwhitim’
- Growing Zones: Zones 9-11
- Light: Full Sun
- Size: 12-18″ H x 24-30″ W
- Flower Color: White
- Foliage Color: Green
- Bloom Time: Late spring to fall
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Native Range: Hybrid
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Angelonia Angelface White (Angelonia ANGELFACE WHITE ‘Anwhitim’) is a compact, upright plant with beautiful white flowers that bloom from late spring to fall. It thrives in full sun and is adaptable to various soil types.
This plant is known for its deer resistance and drought tolerance, making it a low-maintenance option for gardens.
With its attractive blooms and foliage, Angelonia Angelface White is an excellent choice for containers, beds, borders or as a centerpiece in a garden.
Snow Azalea
Rhododendron kurume x ‘Snow’
- Growing Zones: Zones 6-9
- Light: Part Sun
- Size: 3-5’ H x 3-5’ W
- Flower Color: White
- Foliage Color: Green
- Bloom Time: Spring
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Native Range: Hybrid
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The Snow Azalea (Rhododendron kurume x ‘Snow’) is a broad-leaved evergreen shrub that thrives in partial sun/shade and moist soil. It features vibrant green foliage that serves as a beautiful backdrop for its abundant white, trumpet-shaped flowers in spring.
This azalea attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, making it a great addition to gardens looking to support pollinators. With a spreading and mounding growth habit, it can be used as a year-round accent, backdrop, hedge or screening plant.
Pruning is recommended immediately after flowering to maintain its tidy appearance.
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White Calla Lily
Zantedeschia aethiopica “white cv”
- Growing Zones: Zones 8-10
- Light: Full Sun to Part Sun
- Size: 2-3’ H x 18-24” W
- Flower Color: White
- Foliage Color: Green
- Bloom Time: Mid-summer
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Native Range: South Africa
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The Zantedeschia aethiopica (Zantedeschia aethiopica “white cv”), commonly known as White Calla Lily, is a stunning perennial plant that thrives in USDA Zones 8-10. This plant grows to a height of 2-3′ and spreads 18-24 inches wide, making it ideal for garden borders or containers.
It features elegant white flowers with a distinctive cup-shaped spathe and spadix. This flower symbolizes purity and is often used in floral arrangements. It prefers full sun to partial sun/shade and well-drained soil with consistent moisture. While it attracts pollinators, it is not fragrant and requires late autumn pruning.
With its striking appearance and easy maintenance, the White Calla Lily is a beautiful addition to any garden.
White Shi-Shi™ Camellia (October Magic®)
Camellia sasanqua ‘Green 02-004’
- Growing Zones: 7-9
- Light: Full Sun to Part Sun
- Size: 3-4’ H x 3-4’ W
- Flower Color: White
- Foliage Color: Dark Green
- Bloom Time: Late Fall to Winter
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Native Range: Southern Japan
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The October Magic® White Shi-Shi™ Camellia (Camellia sasanqua ‘Green 02-004’) is a compact, broad-leaved evergreen shrub that thrives in USDA growing zones 7 to 9. It features porcelain white blooms that appear in late fall and last through winter, adding interest to any 4-season garden.
With its dark green foliage, this Camellia provides year-round interest and can be used in various garden applications, from pollinator gardens to mixed garden beds. It’s a low-maintenance plant that prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil and can tolerate some drought once established.
This Camellia is an ideal choice for those looking to add a pop of color and charm to their outdoor space.
Alexander’s White Candytuft
Iberis sempervirens ‘Alexanders White’
- Growing Zones: 5-9
- Light: Full Sun
- Size: 30-36” H x 18-24” W
- Flower Color: White
- Foliage Color: Blue-Green
- Bloom Time: Summer for 6 weeks
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Native Range: Central and southeastern Europe and central Asia
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Alexander’s White Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens ‘Alexanders White’) is a striking perennial plant with white flowers and blue-green foliage. Its ability to thrive in full sun and well-drained soil makes it an ideal choice for gardens in zones 5-9.
Its vibrant white blooms and attractive foliage add color and interest, making it a standout feature in any outdoor space.
This plant’s moderate growth rate and tolerance to various soil conditions make it a versatile addition to any landscape.
Hardy Chrysanthemum ‘Old Fashioned White’
Chrysanthemum rubellum
- Growing Zones: 4-9
- Light: Full Sun
- Size: 3′ H x 2.5′ W
- Flower Color: Cream white
- Foliage Color: Blue-green
- Bloom Time: Fall
- Growth Rate: 16 weeks from seed to bloom
- Native Range: Eurasia to Indo-China, subarctic America to Canada
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Chrysanthemum ‘Old Fashioned White’ (Chrysanthemum rubellum) is a hardy perennial plant with a charming display of double white flowers that illuminate the garden in late fall. It grows to about 3′ in height and 2.5′ in width, thriving in full sun and well-drained, moist soil.
This variety is known for attracting bees and providing sustenance to them as the gardening season comes to a close.
This plant is deer-resistant and features scented leaves, making it a great addition to gardens looking to add visual interest in the fall landscape.
Cosmos ‘Cupcakes White’
Cosmos bipinnatus
- Growing Zones: 5-9
- Light: Full Sun
- Size: 30-36” H x 18-24” W
- Flower Color: Bright White
- Foliage Color: Blue-Green
- Bloom Time: Summer for 6 weeks
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Native Range: Central and southeastern Europe and central Asia
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Cosmos ‘Cupcakes White’ (Cosmos bipinnatus) is an annual plant with blue-green foliage and bright white flowers that bloom in the summer. Cosmos also rebloom until frost (if deadheaded) for flowers all season long!
It grows to a height of 30-36 inches and a width of 18-24 inches, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil in zones 5-9.
Its medium growth rate and attractive white blooms make it a charming addition to any garden.
Dahlia ‘Café Au Lait’
Dahlia variabilis
- Growing Zones: 5-9
- Light: Full Sun to Part Sun
- Size: 3-4′ H x 2′ W
- Flower Color: Cream to apricot-pink
- Foliage Color: Not provided
- Bloom Time: Summer to fall
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Native Range: Central America
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Dahlia ‘Café Au Lait’ (Dahlia variabilis) is a stunning annual plant known for its vigorous growth and large, creamy ruffled flowers with cocoa pink flourishes. It grows in Zones 5-9 with a mature size of 3-4′ in height and 2′ in width.
Cafe Au Lait prefers full sun to partial sun/shade and rich, moist, well-drained soil. Its flowers, which bloom from summer to fall, are a delightful cream to apricot-pink color and make it an excellent choice for containers and cut flower arrangements.
Additionally, this plant attracts butterflies and bees, adding to its appeal in gardens.
Becky Shasta Daisy
Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Becky’
- Growing Zones: 5-9
- Light: Full Sun
- Size: 2-3’H x 2’ W
- Flower Color: White
- Foliage Color: Deep Green
- Bloom Time: July to September, with potential for extended blooming into early Fall if deadheaded
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Native Range: Hybrid
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The Becky Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Becky’) thrives in growing zones 5-9 and requires full sun exposure. This perennial grows to a height of 2-3′ and a width of 2′.
Becky Shasta Daisy has large, bright white flowers that bloom from July to September. If deadheaded, its blooming time can extend into early Fall. This variety boasts a medium growth rate and features deep green foliage.
Its long-lasting blooms make it an excellent addition to cut flower gardens, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Becky Shasta Daisy prefers well-drained soil and moderate moisture, making it a low-maintenance yet beautiful choice for gardens.
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Snow Lady Shasta Daisy
Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Snow Lady’
- Growing Zones: 4-9
- Light: Full Sun, partial sun/shade
- Size: 10-12″ H x 10-12″ W
- Flower Color: White
- Foliage Color: Green
- Bloom Time: Summer through Fall
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Native Range: Hybrid
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The Snow Lady Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Snow Lady’) is a perennial plant with a compact size, reaching about 10-12 inches in height and spread. It thrives in growing zones 4-9 and prefers full sun to partial sun/shade.
This daisy variety features radiant white blooms with golden yellow centers, providing a classic and elegant look to any garden. Its medium growth rate ensures steady development, and it blooms from summer through fall, attracting butterflies and other pollinators.
With its low maintenance needs and drought tolerance once established, this plant is an excellent choice for garden borders, containers or mixed planters.
White Flowering Dogwood
Cornus florida
- Growing Zones: Zones 5-8
- Light: Part Sun/Shade Preferred, Tolerates Full Sun in Cooler Zones
- Size: 15-25’H x 20-25’ W
- Flower Color: Creamy White
- Foliage Color: Dark Green (Spring/Summer), Scarlet (Fall)
- Bloom Time: Spring (May to June)
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Native Range: Eastern United States
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The White Dogwood (Cornus florida) is a beautiful, slow-growing tree with a compact size,native to the Eastern US. It makes a great focal point in home landscapes. Its dark green foliage is complemented by clusters of creamy white flowers in spring, followed by vibrant scarlet leaves in fall. This tree really has something for every season.
This understory tree thrives in partial sun/shade and is adaptable to many soil types, including acidic, loamy, sandy or clay soils.
It is known for its resilience and ability to tolerate drought once established.
The White Flowering Dogwood attracts pollinators and adds visual interest to any garden or landscape with its seasonal color changes.
White Chiffon® Rose of Sharon
Hibiscus syriacus ‘Notwoodtwo’
- Growing Zones: 5-9
- Light: Full Sun
- Size: 8-12’ H x 4-5’ W
- Flower Color: White
- Foliage Color: Green
- Bloom Time: Mid-summer through fall
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Native Range: Korea, south-central and southeast China and Taiwan
- Comes in shrub or tree form
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The White Chiffon® Rose of Sharon Shrub (Hibiscus syriacus ‘Notwoodtwo’) is a deciduous plant that thrives in zones 5-9. It comes in both a shrub (multi-stem) and tree (single stem) form. With a mature height of 8-12′ and a spread of 4-5′, it prefers full sun and moderate moisture in well-drained soil.
This shrub boasts extra-large, pure white blooms with lacy centers, blooming from mid-summer through fall. Its green foliage provides a beautiful backdrop to the flowers. Its medium growth rate makes it a reliable addition to any garden, attracting pollinators like hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies with its nectar-rich flowers.
With its upright, rounded form and pretty branching structure, it adds a touch of elegance to any landscape. This shrub is low maintenance, easy to prune, and is resistant to many diseases. It is ideal for use as a focal point in gardens, as a backdrop or in mass plantings.
White Knock Out® Rose
Rosa ‘Radwhite’
- Growing Zones: 4-11
- Light: Full Sun
- Size: 3 ½’ H x 3 ½’ W
- Flower Color: White
- Foliage Color: Green
- Bloom Time: Late spring to fall
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Native Range: Hybrid
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The White Knock Out Rose (Rosa ‘Radwhite’) is a versatile and low-maintenance shrub that thrives in growing zones 4-11.It grows to a height and width of 3 1/2′, making it suitable for various landscape designs.
With its dark green foliage and abundant pure white flowers, this rose adds a touch of elegance to any garden. This rose blooms from late spring through fall, offering a long-lasting display of fragrant flowers. Its medium growth rate ensures steady development without overwhelming space.
Additionally, the White Knock Out Rose is known for its disease resistance and ability to thrive in both heat and cold. With its classic beauty and easy care, this rose is a great choice for both experienced and novice gardeners.
Siberian Tiger Hyacinth
Muscari ‘Siberian Tiger’
- Growing Zones: 4-9
- Light: Full Sun to Part Sun
- Size: 6-8” H
- Flower Color: Pure white
- Foliage Color: Green
- Bloom Time: Early spring
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Native Range: Southeastern Europe
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Siberian Tiger Muscari is a charming bulbous plant that produces fragrant, pure white flowers resembling droplets of snow. Growing to a height of 6-8 inches, it is well-suited for USDA zones 4 to 9, thriving in full to partial sun and well-drained soil.
This low-maintenance plant is not only attractive but also resistant to deer and rodents. Its early spring blooms attract pollinators, making it a great addition to gardens, borders and containers.
Tiny Crystal Asiatic Lily (Lily Looks™)
Lilium asiatic ‘Tiny Crystal’
- Growing Zones: 3-9
- Light: Full Sun, partial sun/shade
- Size: 12-14″ H x 10-12″ W
- Flower Color: White
- Foliage Color: Green
- Bloom Time: Late Spring
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Native Range: Asia
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The Tiny Crystal Asiatic Lily (Lilium asiatic ‘Tiny Crystal’) is a compact plant that grows to about 12-14 inches in height and 10-12 inches in width. It features angelic ivory-white flowers that face upward, adding a touch of elegance to any garden.
This Lily is suitable for growing in zones 3-9 and can thrive in both full sun and partial sun/shade. It is not picky about soil type but requires well-drained soil to avoid waterlogging.
The Tiny Crystal Asiatic Lily is deer-resistant and can be a great addition to containers, planters, window boxes, and patio pots.
It blooms in late spring and can be enjoyed throughout the summer, making it a delightful choice for gardeners looking to add a splash of white to their outdoor spaces.
White Triumphator Tulip
Tulipa ‘White Triumphator’
- Growing Zones: 5-9
- Light: Full Sun
- Size: 20”H
- Flower Color: White
- Bloom Time: Spring
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Native Range: Middle East and the foothills of the Himalayan mountains
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The Tulip ‘White Triumphator’ is a stunning tulip variety with elegant, snow-white, lily-like petals that open in the sunshine and close at night. Its classic tulip form makes it a standout in any garden.
This tulip grows to about 20 inches in height and blooms in spring. It thrives in full sun and is an excellent choice for adding a touch of elegance to gardens in Zones 5-9.
This tulip is sure to attract attention with its striking appearance and graceful blooms. This particular tulip has also received an AGM Award from the Royal Horticultural Society.
Snowflake Creeping Phlox
Phlox subulata ‘Snowflake’
- Growing Zones: 3-8
- Light: Full Sun
- Size: 4-6” H x 15-18” W
- Flower Color: White
- Foliage Color: Green
- Bloom Time: Spring
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Native Range: North America
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The Snowflake Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata ‘Snowflake’) is a low-growing perennial plant with lacy foliage and abundant white flowers that bloom in spring, attracting pollinators. It is hardy in USDA growing zones 3-8, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil.
This drought-tolerant plant requires minimal maintenance and can be used as ground cover, in rock gardens, or as spillers in containers. It remains evergreen in mild winters and is deer-resistant.
Double Poet’s Daffodil
Narcissus ‘Double Poet’s’
- Growing Zones: 3-8
- Light: Full Sun to Part Sun
- Size: 16-18” H
- Flower Color: White
- Foliage Color: Green
- Bloom Time: Spring
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Native Range: central and southern Europe
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The Double Poet’s Daffodil (Narcissus ‘Double Poet’s) is a charming spring-flowering bulb known for its delicate beauty and sweet fragrance. It grows to a height of 16-18 inches and thrives in growing zones 3-8, making it suitable for a wide range of gardeners.
This daffodil variety features elegant, double-ruffled white petals with a touch of yellow in the center of each blossom.
With its deer and squirrel resistance, it’s a low-maintenance addition to any garden. This daffodil is perfect for formal plantings or as a lovely accent flower in any garden setting.
White Swan Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea ‘White Swan’
- Growing Zones: 3-8
- Light: Full Sun, partial sun/shade
- Size: 2-3’ H x 18-22” W
- Flower Color: White
- Foliage Color: Green
- Bloom Time: Early summer to early autumn
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Native Range: Cultivar of Echinacea purpurea, which is native to the Eastern United States
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The White Swan Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea ‘White Swan’) is a delightful perennial that grows in zones 3-8 and thrives in full sun to partial sun/shade.
It has large, fragrant, white daisy-like flowers that rise above neat clumps of foliage. With its sturdy stems and striking flowers, this coneflower adds beauty to gardens from early summer into early autumn.
It is also known to be pollinator-friendly, attracting butterflies and other beneficial insects. It’s also resistant to pests like deer.
This variety is a great choice for cut flowers and can tolerate a range of soil conditions, making it a versatile and attractive addition to any garden.
PowWow White Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea POW WOW ‘PAS702918’
- Growing Zones: 3-9
- Light: Full Sun
- Size: 16-20″ H x 12-18″ W
- Flower Color: White
- Foliage Color: Green
- Bloom Time: Mid-summer through fall
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Native Range: Cultivar of Echinacea purpurea, which is native to the Eastern United States
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The PowWow White Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea POW WOW ‘PAS702918’) is a delightful perennial plant. This compact plant blooms for months, making it a great addition to sunny gardens. It is easy to care for, thriving in well-drained soil and full sun.
PowWow White Coneflower attracts pollinators and birds. This variety also starts blooming faster than others but stays shorter, making it suitable for various garden styles and container plantings, without the need for staking.
The PowWow White Coneflower is a low-maintenance, hardy plant that adds a bold and beautiful look to any home garden.
Henryi Clematis (Italian Clematis)
Clematis ‘Henryi’
- Growing Zones: 4-8
- Light: Full Sun
- Size: 10-12′ H x 3′ W
- Flower Color: White
- Foliage Color: Dark Green
- Bloom Time: June and September
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Native Range: Cultivar
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Clematis ‘Henryi’ is an early, large-flowered clematis vine known for its large 8″ white flowers with chocolate brown anthers that bloom in June and September. This perennial grows to a height of 10-12′ and a spread of 3′, with dark green foliage that contrasts beautifully with the white flower color.
It prefers full sun but can tolerate some shade in the morning and thrives in well-drained soil. This variety has won the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.
Clematis ‘Henryi’ typically needs a supporting structure to grow properly and can also be trained to grow over large shrubs. It is a pollinator-friendly plant and can be an excellent choice for a summer blooming vine in your garden.
Clematis is a genus of over 250 species, native to both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres including Europe, the Himalayas, China, Australia, North America and Central America.
Adam’s Needle Yucca
Yucca filamentosa
- Growing Zones: 4-10
- Light: Full Sun to Part Sun
- Size: 2-4’ H x 3-4’ W
- Flower Color: White (on top of tall stems)
- Foliage Color: Grayish-Green
- Bloom Time: Summer for about a month
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Native Range: Eastern United States
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The Adam’s Needle Yucca (Yucca filamentosa) is a striking evergreen plant in the agave family that adds architectural interest to landscapes. Suitable for zones 4-10, it thrives in full sun to partial sun/shade and well-drained soil. The thick, rhizomous roots are storage organs that allow the plants to thrive in many soils, even in areas of pure sand.
Adam’s Needle features lance-shaped leaves arranged in a rosette and grows tall, sturdy flower spikes that bear creamy white, tulip-shaped flowers.
This yucca is native to the eastern United States and is known for its resilience, being heat, cold, drought and pest resistant. Its flowers also attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Just be aware that yucca spreads through an underground root system to form small clumps (1 to 5’ wide), with multiple crowns or offshoots. This can create some extra maintenance as the plant ages.
White Flowering Chives
Allium schoenoprasum ‘WhiteChives’
- Growing Zones: 3-9
- Light: Full Sun
- Size: 12-18″ H x 10-15″ W
- Flower Color: White
- Foliage Color: Blue-Green
- Bloom Time: Spring to mid-summer
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Native Range: Central and southeastern Europe, central Asia
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White Flowering Chives (Allium schoenoprasum ‘WhiteChives’) are perennial herbs with spiky blue-green foliage that form dense clumps in gardens. White Flowering Chives thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, making them a delightful addition to any garden.
White Chives produce large round clusters of white flowers that attract pollinators like bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects.
These chives are not only ornamental but also edible, with an onion-like flavor that adds a colorful and flavorful touch to various dishes. They are suitable for both vegetable and herb gardens, pairing well with tomatoes, broccoli and peppers as companion plants.
Graceful Beauty Allium
Allium amplectens ‘Graceful Beauty’
- Growing Zones: 3-8
- Light: Full Sun
- Size: 16-18″ H x 12-18″ W
- Flower Color: Shiny white to pale pink
- Foliage Type: Linear and narrow strap-like, blue-green
- Bloom Time: Early summer
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Native Range: Western United States and British Columbia
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The Graceful Beauty Allium (Allium amplectens ‘Graceful Beauty’) thrives in growing zones 3-8. This bulbous plant reaches a height of 16-18 inches with a spread of 12-18 inches.
Its globe-shaped clusters of petite, shiny white to pale pink flowers, adorned with lavender stamens, create an enchanting sight in early summer. The plant’s linear and narrow strap-like blue-green foliage adds to its appeal.
Graceful Beauty Alliums are ideal for full sun conditions and well-drained soil. They are known to attract bees and are resistant to deer. With their unique appearance and reliable growth, these Alliums are a charming addition to any garden.
Shirley Temple Peony
Paeonia lactiflora ‘Shirley Temple’
- Growing Zones: 3-8
- Light: Full Sun to Part Sun
- Size: 30-36” H x 2-3’ W
- Flower Color: Light pink turning white
- Foliage Color: Glossy dark green
- Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Native Range: Central Asia
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Shirley Temple Peony (Paeonia lactiflora ‘Shirley Temple’) is a delightful herbaceous perennial. It thrives in full sun or partial sun/shade and is highly adaptable to various soil types.
Shirley Temple Peony is known for its charming light pink flowers that turn white as they mature. With double, ruffled blooms and attractive glossy dark green foliage, this peony adds a touch of romance to any garden.
Shirley Temple Peony also has a sweet fragrance and long-lasting blooms, making it a favorite for cut flower arrangements.
Additionally, it is deer and rabbit resistant, making it a low-maintenance and versatile plant for gardens.
Mountain Mint
Pycnanthemum virginianum
- Growing Zones: 3-7
- Light: Full Sun
- Size: 2-3’ H x 12 – 18” W
- Flower Color: Blue and White
- Foliage Color: Green
- Bloom Time: Summer for 6 weeks
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Native Range: North America
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Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum virginianum) is a delightful perennial plant that thrives in growing zones 3-7. With its compact size of 2-3′ in height and 12-18 inches in width, it’s a perfect fit for various garden settings.
Its blue and white blooms in the summer attract a variety of pollinators like bees and butterflies, making it a great addition to any pollinator garden.
This plant is easy to care for and adds a fresh, minty aroma to your outdoor space. Its medium growth rate ensures it will establish well in your garden.
Its native range in North America makes it well-suited to many climates.
Indigo Frost™ Agapanthus
Agapanthus x ‘AMBIC001’
- Growing Zones: 7-10
- Light: Full Sun to Part Sun
- Size: 18-24” H x 18-24” W
- Flower Color: Blue, White
- Foliage Color: Green
- Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Summer
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Native Range: Hybrid
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The Indigo Frost™ Agapanthus (Agapanthus x ‘AMBIC001’) is a stunning perennial plant with a compact growing habit, reaching 18-24 inches in both height and width. It thrives in growing zones 7-10, making it suitable for a variety of gardens.
This plant features striking blue and white bicolor flowers with purple throats that bloom throughout late spring and early summer, adding a dramatic flair to any garden. Its green strap-like foliage provides a lovely backdrop to the vibrant blooms.
Indigo Frost™ Agapanthus is easy to maintain and is resistant to deer, making it a low-maintenance yet visually appealing addition to any landscape.
Lesser Catmint
Calamintha subsp. Nepeta
- Growing Zones: 5-8
- Light: Full Sun
- Size: 12-18″ H x 18-24″ W
- Flower Color: Lilac, White
- Foliage Color: Fragrant, Sage Green
- Bloom Time: Early summer until frost
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Native Range: Central and southeastern Europe and central Asia
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Lesser Catmint (Calamintha subsp. nepeta) is a perennial plant that thrives in full sun and is well-suited for zones 5 to 8. It grows to a height of 12-18 inches with a spread of 18-24 inches.
It features clusters of tiny lilac-white flowers atop fragrant sage-green foliage. This plant is known for its long blooming period, from early summer until frost, making it an attractive addition to gardens.
It is drought-tolerant, easy to grow, and resistant to pests and diseases, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners.
Additionally, it attracts bees and other beneficial insects, adding to its appeal as a pollinator-friendly plant.
Black Diamond® Pure White™ Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia BLACK DIAMOND ‘Pure White’
- Growing Zones: 6-10
- Light: Full Sun
- Size: 10-12’ H x 8’ W
- Flower Color: Pure White
- Foliage Color: Black
- Bloom Time: Early Summer to Fall
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Native Range: Hybrid
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The Black Diamond® Pure White™ Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia BLACK DIAMOND ‘Pure White’) is a stunning larger shrub that thrives in growing zones 6 to 10. It prefers full sun and can reach a height of 10-12′ with a width of 8′.
This plant boasts striking contrast with its pure white ruffled flowers against dark black foliage, making it a standout in any garden. It blooms from early summer to fall, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies.
Additionally, this Crape Myrtle is easy to care for, disease-resistant, and drought-tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance yet visually striking addition to any landscape.
Fragrant Bouquet Hosta
Hosta ‘Fragrant Bouquet’
- Growing Zones: 3-8
- Light: Part Sun to Full Shade
- Size: 20-36” H x 36” W
- Flower Color: Cream
- Foliage Color: Apple Green with Creamy White Edges
- Bloom Time: Late Summer
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Native Range: Northeast Asia
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The Fragrant Bouquet Plantain Lily (Hosta ‘Fragrant Bouquet’) is a perennial plant ideal for shaded or covered areas, featuring striking apple green leaves with creamy white edges. In late summer, it produces highly scented cream-colored flowers that attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators.
This Hosta variety is well-suited for woodland gardens and shaded borders. With minimal maintenance requirements, it thrives in moist, well-drained soil and can be used as a filler under trees or in shaded patio areas.
The Fragrant Bouquet Hosta adds both visual foliage appeal and flower fragrance to shaded outdoor spaces, making it a great addition to any shade garden.
Running Tapestry Foamflower
Tiarella cordifolia ‘Running Tapestry’
- Growing Zones: 4-8
- Light: Full shade in hotter climates, partial sun/shade in cooler zones
- Size: 12-15″ H x 12-15” W
- Flower Color: Creamy white
- Foliage Color: Green with burgundy blushed center turning burgundy after frost
- Bloom Time: Early spring
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Native Range: North America
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The Running Tapestry Foam Flower (Tiarella cordifolia ‘Running Tapestry’) is a shade-loving perennial groundcover that thrives in USDA zones 4-8. Its low-growing habit and dense green foliage, accented with creamy white spring flowers, make it a charming addition to shaded gardens.
Resistant to deer and rabbits, this plant is easy to care for and can be used to create naturalistic plantings, woodland gardens and as a groundcover.
With its attractive foliage and early spring blooms, it adds visual interest and attracts pollinators to the garden.
Table: Size, Bloom Times and Key Features of White Flowers
| Plant Name | Height | Width | Bloom Time | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ‘Visions in White’ Astilbe | 18-24″ | 18-24″ | Mid-Summer | White flowers, bronze-green foliage |
| Annabelle Hydrangea | 4-5’ | 4-5′ | Summer through Winter | Large white flower heads, green foliage |
| Dalmatian White Foxglove | 2-3’ | 12” | Spring to summer | White flowers with dark purple freckles |
| Gardenia August Beauty | 3-5’ | 2-3’ | Summer | Fragrant white flowers, dark green leaves |
| Angelface® White Summer Snapdragon | 12-18″ | 24-30″ | Late spring to fall | Compact plant, white flowers |
| Snow Azalea | 3-5’ | 3-5’ | Spring | White trumpet-shaped flowers |
| White Calla Lily | 2-3’ | 18-24” | Mid-summer | Elegant white flowers with green foliage |
| White Shi-sh*tM Camellia | 3-4’ | 3-4’ | Fall and winter | White flowers, dark green foliage |
| Alexander’s White Candytuft | 30-36” | 18-24” | Six weeks in summer | White flowers, blue-green foliage |
| Hardy Chrysanthemum ‘Old Fashioned White’ | 3′ | 2.5′ | Fall | Cream white double flowers |
| Cosmos ‘Cupcakes White’ | 30-36” | 18-24” | Six weeks in summer | Bright white flowers, blue-green foliage |
| Dahlia ‘Café Au Lait’ | 3-4′ | 2′ | Summer to fall | Cream/pink ruffled flowers |
| Becky Shasta Daisy | 2-3’ | 2’ | July to September | White flowers, extended blooming |
| Snow Lady Shasta Daisy | 10-12″ | 10-12″ | Summer until fall | Compact, white flowers |
| White Flowering Dogwood | 15-25’ | 20-25’ | Spring | Creamy white flowers, red foliage in fall |
| White Chiffon® Rose of Sharon | 8-12’ | 4-5’ | Summer until fall | Extra large white blooms |
| White Knock Out® Rose | 3 1⁄2’ | 3 1⁄2’ | Spring until fall | Pure white flowers, deer resistant |
| Siberian Tiger Hyacinth | 6-8” | N/A | Early spring | Fragrant pure white flowers |
| Tiny Crystal Asiatic Lily | 12-14″ | 10-12″ | Late Spring | Angelic white flowers |
| White Triumphator Tulip | 20” | N/A | Spring | Classic white tulip form |
| Snowflake Creeping Phlox | 4-6” | 15-18” | Spring | White flowers, ground cover |
| Double Poet’s Daffodil | 16-18” | N/A | Spring | Double white flowers with yellow centers |
| White Swan Coneflower | 2-3’ | 18-22” | Summer until fall | Large white daisy flowers |
| PowWow White Coneflower | 16-20″ | 12-18″ | Summer until fall | Compact and starts blooming fast |
| Henryi Clematis | 10-12′ | 3′ | June and September | Large white flowers with brown centers |
| Adam’s Needle Yucca | 2-4’ | 3-4’ | Summer for about a month | Tall white flower spikes, sword-like foliage |
| White Flowering Chives | 12-18″ | 10-15″ | Spring to mid-summer | Round white flower clusters |
| Graceful Beauty Allium | 16-18″ | 12-18″ | Early summer | Shiny globe-shaped white flowers |
| Shirley Temple Peony | 30-36” | 2-3’ | Late spring to early summer | Light pink turning white double flowers |
| Mountain Mint | 2-3’ | 12-18” | Summer for six weeks | Blue and white flowers, minty aroma |
| Indigo FrostTM Agapanthus | 18-24” | 18-24” | Late Spring to Early Summer | Bicolor blue and white flowers |
| Lesser Catmint | 12-18″ | 18-24″ | Early summer until frost | Lilac/white flowers, fragrant foliage |
| Black Diamond® Pure WhiteTM Crape Myrtle | 10-12’ | 8’ | Early Summer to Fall | Pure white ruffled flowers, black foliage |
| Fragrant Bouquet Hosta | 20-36” | 36” | Late Summer | Cream flowers, apple green & white foliage |
| Running Tapestry Foamflower | 12-15″ | 12-15” | Early spring | Creamy white spring flowers |
Wrapping Up
Adding these beautiful plants with white flowers to your garden is sure to infuse it with unparalleled charm and elegance.
Before reading this, I bet you didn’t imagine there’d be so many white flower options for your garden! But, I hope you now see there’s so many options–no matter how much sun or space you have available!
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