105 Flowers That Start With B: Complete Guide & Care

Quick Answer: Common B-flower names include Begonia, Bluebell, Bee Balm, Balloon Flower, Bachelor's Button, Black Eyed Susan, Baby's Breath, Bellflower, Balsam, Baptisia, Bleeding Heart, and Bougainvillea.

Flowers starting with B include familiar garden blooms, soft woodland flowers, bright pollinator plants, tropical showpieces, and genuine collector rarities. Begonia, Bluebell, Bee Balm, Balloon Flower, Bachelor’s Button, Black Eyed Susan, and Baby’s Breath are some of the easiest names to recognize, but the full list runs far wider, spanning annuals, perennials, bulbs, orchids, vines, shrubs, ground covers, and flowering trees.

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Best Flowers That Start With B

For easy garden color: Begonia, Balsam, Bachelor’s Button, Balloon Flower, Black Eyed Susan, and Blanket Flower, widely available, easy to recognize, useful in ordinary beds and containers.

For shade: Bluebell, Brunnera, Bleeding Heart, Bloodroot, Bellwort, and Bugbane fit better than sun-loving plants.

For pollinators: Bee Balm, Borage, Baptisia, Butterfly Weed, Beardtongue, and Black Eyed Susan are stronger choices.

Rare and unusual: Black Bat Flower, Blue Jade Vine, Blue Puya, Blood Lily, Blue Poppy, and Bottle Gentian more about specialty interest than beginner planting.

For containers: Begonia, Browallia, Balsam, Busy Lizzie, and Bracteantha are practical.

For fragrance: Brugmansia, Bouvardia, Banana Shrub, Bush Anemone, and Black Locust stand out, though some need caution around toxicity or size.

For another list with familiar garden names, see Flowers That Start With L.

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How This 105-Flower List Was Curated

This list includes true flowers and widely recognized flowering plants that naturally fit B-flower name intent, bedding flowers alongside bulbs, orchids, shrubs, vines, trees, and ground covers with notable blooms. Scientific names help reduce confusion where common names vary by region or overlap between unrelated plants. Exact duplicates and weak cultivar-only names were avoided, the goal is a useful list of genuinely distinct B-flower names, not repeated versions of the same plant.

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105 B Flower Names With Scientific Names

No.	Flower Name	Scientific Name	Main Color	Plant Type	Bloom Season	Best Use
1	Baby Blue Eyes	Nemophila menziesii	Blue, white	Annual	Spring–early summer	Soft spring color
2	Baby’s Breath	Gypsophila paniculata	White, pink	Perennial	Summer	Cut flowers, airy texture
3	Bachelor’s Button	Centaurea cyanus	Blue, pink, white	Annual	Late spring–summer	Cottage gardens
4	Balloon Flower	Platycodon grandiflorus	Blue, pink, white	Perennial	Summer	Borders, mixed beds
5	Balsam	Impatiens balsamina	Pink, red, purple, white	Annual	Summer–frost	Seasonal color
6	Baneberry	Actaea spp.	White	Perennial	Spring–summer	Woodland interest
7	Banksia	Banksia spp.	Yellow, orange, red	Shrub/small tree	Varies	Bold structure
8	Basket Flower	Plectocephalus americanus	Pink, lavender	Annual	Summer	Meadow-style planting
9	Basket of Gold	Aurinia saxatilis	Yellow	Perennial	Spring	Rock gardens, edging
10	Bear’s Breeches	Acanthus mollis	Purple, white, pink	Perennial	Late spring–summer	Architectural planting
11	Bearded Iris	Iris germanica	Many colors	Rhizome perennial	Spring–early summer	Borders, cut flowers
12	Beardtongue	Penstemon spp.	Red, pink, purple, blue, white	Perennial	Late spring–summer	Pollinator gardens
13	Bee Balm	Monarda spp.	Red, pink, purple, white	Perennial	Summer	Wildlife borders
14	Begonia	Begonia spp.	Pink, red, orange, yellow, white	Tender perennial	Spring–fall	Containers, shade
15	Bell Heather	Erica cinerea	Purple, pink, white	Shrub	Summer	Heath gardens
16	Belladonna Lily	Amaryllis belladonna	Pink, white	Bulb	Late summer–fall	Warm-climate borders
17	Bellflower	Campanula spp.	Blue, purple, pink, white	Perennial	Late spring–summer	Borders, rock gardens
18	Bellis Daisy	Bellis perennis	White, pink, red	Perennial/biennial	Spring	Lawn edges, pots
19	Bellwort	Uvularia grandiflora	Yellow	Perennial	Spring	Woodland shade
20	Bergenia	Bergenia cordifolia	Pink, magenta, white	Perennial	Spring	Edging, shade
21	Betony	Stachys officinalis	Purple, pink	Perennial	Summer	Herb gardens, borders
22	Bird of Paradise	Strelitzia reginae	Orange, blue	Tender perennial	Warm season	Tropical focal point
23	Bird’s Foot Trefoil	Lotus corniculatus	Yellow	Perennial	Late spring–summer	Ground cover, wildlife
24	Bishop’s Flower	Ammi majus	White	Annual	Summer	Cut flowers
25	Bittercress	Cardamine spp.	White, pink	Annual/perennial	Spring	Naturalized damp areas
26	Bitter Melon Flower	Momordica charantia	Yellow	Vine	Summer	Edible garden interest
27	Bitterroot	Lewisia rediviva	Pink, white	Perennial	Spring	Rock gardens
28	Black Bat Flower	Tacca chantrieri	Deep maroon, black	Tropical perennial	Warm season	Collector growing
29	Black Cohosh	Actaea racemosa	White	Perennial	Summer	Woodland gardens
30	Black Hollyhock	Alcea rosea	Dark purple, near black	Biennial/perennial	Summer	Cottage gardens
31	Black Locust	Robinia pseudoacacia	White	Flowering tree	Spring	Fragrant tree blooms
32	Black Eyed Susan	Rudbeckia hirta	Yellow, dark center	Short-lived perennial	Summer–fall	Sunny borders
33	Blanket Flower	Gaillardia spp.	Red, orange, yellow	Perennial	Summer–fall	Hot sunny beds
34	Blazing Star	Liatris spp.	Purple, pink, white	Perennial	Summer	Pollinator beds
35	Bleeding Heart	Lamprocapnos spectabilis	Pink, white	Perennial	Spring	Shade gardens
36	Bletilla Orchid	Bletilla striata	Pink, purple, white	Orchid perennial	Spring	Ground orchid interest
37	Blood Lily	Scadoxus multiflorus	Red	Bulb	Warm season	Dramatic focal point
38	Bloodroot	Sanguinaria canadensis	White	Perennial	Early spring	Woodland gardens
39	Blue Anemone	Anemone blanda	Blue, purple, white	Tuberous perennial	Spring	Naturalized spring color
40	Blue Cardinal Flower	Lobelia siphilitica	Blue	Perennial	Summer–fall	Moist borders
41	Blue Clematis	Clematis spp.	Blue, purple	Vine	Spring–summer	Trellises
42	Blue Columbine	Aquilegia coerulea	Blue, white	Perennial	Spring–early summer	Mountain-style gardens
43	Blue Daisy	Felicia amelloides	Blue, yellow center	Tender perennial	Warm season	Containers
44	Blue Flax	Linum perenne	Blue	Perennial	Late spring–summer	Light border texture
45	Blue Ginger	Dichorisandra thyrsiflora	Blue, violet	Tropical perennial	Warm season	Protected tropical display
46	Blue Hibiscus	Alyogyne huegelii	Blue, purple	Shrub	Warm season	Dry-climate color
47	Blue Jade Vine	Strongylodon macrobotrys	Turquoise blue	Tropical vine	Warm season	Rare greenhouse display
48	Blue Lace Flower	Trachymene coerulea	Blue, lavender	Annual	Summer	Cut flowers
49	Blue Lobelia	Lobelia erinus	Blue, white	Annual	Spring–fall	Edging, baskets
50	Blue Passion Flower	Passiflora caerulea	Blue, white, purple	Vine	Summer	Trellises, fences
51	Blue Poppy	Meconopsis spp.	Blue	Perennial	Late spring–summer	Cool-climate gardens
52	Blue Porterweed	Stachytarpheta jamaicensis	Blue, purple	Tender perennial	Warm season	Butterfly gardens
53	Blue Puya	Puya alpestris	Metallic blue	Bromeliad	Warm season	Dry-climate rarity
54	Blue Sage	Salvia azurea	Blue	Perennial	Late summer–fall	Pollinator borders
55	Blue Sea Holly	Eryngium planum	Blue, silver-blue	Perennial	Summer	Dry borders, cutting
56	Blue Star	Amsonia spp.	Pale blue	Perennial	Spring	Meadow-style planting
57	Blue Trumpet Vine	Thunbergia grandiflora	Blue, lavender	Vine	Warm season	Arbors, trellises
58	Bluebell	Hyacinthoides spp.	Blue, violet, white	Bulb	Spring	Woodland drifts
59	Bluebell Creeper	Billardiera heterophylla	Blue, purple	Vine	Spring–summer	Mild-climate climbing
60	Bluebonnet	Lupinus texensis	Blue, white	Annual	Spring	Wildflower planting
61	Blue Eyed Grass	Sisyrinchium spp.	Blue, purple	Perennial	Spring–early summer	Meadow planting
62	Bluebeard	Caryopteris × clandonensis	Blue, purple	Shrub	Late summer–fall	Pollinator shrubs
63	Blueblossom	Ceanothus thyrsiflorus	Blue	Shrub	Spring	Native-style planting
64	Bog Rosemary	Andromeda polifolia	Pink, white	Shrub	Spring	Acidic bog gardens
65	Borage	Borago officinalis	Blue, pink, white	Annual	Late spring–fall	Edible flowers, pollinators
66	Boronia	Boronia spp.	Pink, brown, yellow	Shrub	Spring	Fragrant mild-climate planting
67	Bottle Gentian	Gentiana andrewsii	Blue, purple	Perennial	Late summer–fall	Moist native gardens
68	Bottlebrush	Callistemon spp.	Red, pink, yellow, white	Shrub/small tree	Spring–summer	Warm-climate structure
69	Bottlebrush Buckeye	Aesculus parviflora	White	Shrub	Summer	Large shade gardens
70	Bougainvillea	Bougainvillea spp.	Purple, pink, red, orange, white	Vine/shrub	Warm season	Walls, trellises
71	Bouvardia	Bouvardia spp.	White, pink, red	Shrub	Warm season	Cut flowers, scent
72	Bowman’s Root	Gillenia trifoliata	White, pale pink	Perennial	Late spring–summer	Light woodland borders
73	Bracteantha	Xerochrysum bracteatum	Yellow, pink, orange, white	Annual/tender perennial	Summer–fall	Dried flowers, containers
74	Brazilian Jasmine	Mandevilla sanderi	Pink, red, white	Vine	Warm season	Patio containers
75	Brazilian Plume Flower	Justicia carnea	Pink	Shrub	Warm season	Tropical shade
76	Brazilian Red Cloak	Megaskepasma erythrochlamys	Red, pink	Shrub	Warm season	Tropical focal point
77	Bridal Wreath Spirea	Spiraea prunifolia	White	Shrub	Spring	Flowering hedges
78	Bristly Locust	Robinia hispida	Pink	Shrub	Spring–summer	Informal shrub borders
79	Broadleaf Arrowhead	Sagittaria latifolia	White	Aquatic perennial	Summer	Pond edges
80	Brooklime	Veronica beccabunga	Blue	Perennial	Spring–summer	Damp ground, pond edges
81	Browallia	Browallia speciosa	Blue, violet, white	Annual/tender perennial	Warm season	Pots, sheltered spots
82	Brugmansia	Brugmansia spp.	White, cream, peach, pink, yellow	Shrub	Warm season	Fragrant tropical display
83	Brunnera	Brunnera macrophylla	Blue, white	Perennial	Spring	Shade borders
84	Buckbean	Menyanthes trifoliata	White, pink	Aquatic perennial	Spring–summer	Bog gardens
85	Buckeye Flower	Aesculus spp.	White, yellow, red, pink	Tree/shrub	Spring	Large landscape bloom
86	Bugbane	Actaea simplex	White, pink	Perennial	Late summer–fall	Shade gardens
87	Bugleweed	Ajuga reptans	Blue, purple, pink, white	Ground cover perennial	Spring–early summer	Ground cover
88	Bulbine	Bulbine frutescens	Yellow, orange	Succulent perennial	Warm season	Dry sunny borders
89	Bunchberry	Cornus canadensis	White	Ground cover perennial	Spring–early summer	Woodland ground cover
90	Bush Anemone	Carpenteria californica	White	Shrub	Late spring–early summer	Fragrant shrub planting
91	Bush Clover	Lespedeza spp.	Pink, purple, white	Shrub/perennial	Late summer–fall	Late-season borders
92	Bush Morning Glory	Ipomoea carnea	Pink, lavender	Shrub	Warm season	Tropical hedges
93	Busy Lizzie	Impatiens walleriana	Pink, red, orange, white	Tender perennial	Spring–fall	Shade containers
94	Butterfly Bush	Buddleja davidii	Purple, pink, white	Shrub	Summer–fall	Pollinator gardens
95	Butterfly Pea	Clitoria ternatea	Blue, purple, white	Vine	Warm season	Edible flowers, trellises
96	Butterfly Weed	Asclepias tuberosa	Orange, yellow	Perennial	Summer	Monarch/pollinator planting
97	Buttonbush	Cephalanthus occidentalis	White	Shrub	Summer	Wet soil, wildlife planting
98	Butterbur	Petasites hybridus	Pink, white	Perennial	Early spring	Damp shade
99	Buttercup	Ranunculus spp.	Yellow, white	Annual/perennial	Spring–summer	Meadow color
100	Bower Vine	Pandorea jasminoides	Pink, white	Vine	Warm season	Trellises, screens
101	Babiana	Babiana spp.	Purple, blue, red, yellow	Corm	Spring	Rock gardens, containers
102	Bomarea	Bomarea spp.	Orange, red, pink	Climbing tuberous perennial	Summer	Trellises, warm borders
103	Bauhinia	Bauhinia spp.	Pink, white, purple	Flowering tree	Winter–spring (warm climates)	Specimen/courtyard tree
104	Bocconia	Bocconia frutescens	Cream, orange (fruit)	Shrub/small tree	Summer	Architectural tropical planting
105	Berberis	Berberis spp.	Yellow, orange	Flowering/thorny shrub	Spring	Hedges, barrier planting

For a complete alphabetical flower guide, compare with Flowers That Start With A. After this guide, continue to Flowers That Start With C.

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Most Popular B Flowers

Begonia is one of the most flexible choices, working in containers, shaded beds, porch pots, and bright indoor spots, many types flower for a long season and offer attractive foliage too. Bluebell is closely tied to spring woodland planting, its nodding blue flowers creating a soft, natural look under trees. Bee Balm is valued for bold summer color and pollinator activity, drawing bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Balloon Flower is known for rounded buds that open into star-shaped blooms. Bachelor’s Button is a simple annual grown from seed, popular in cottage gardens. Black Eyed Susan gives strong yellow color from summer into fall. Baby’s Breath is famous for fine, airy white flowers, common in bouquets. Bellflower includes many Campanula types from low edging plants to taller borders. Balsam gives fast seasonal color in warm weather. Baptisia is a long-lived perennial with pea-like flowers and attractive seed pods. Bleeding Heart has arching stems with heart-shaped flowers, performing best in cool shade. Bird of Paradise creates a bold tropical look, needing warmth and space. Blanket Flower handles dry conditions better than many soft bedding plants. Bougainvillea is grown for vivid bracts around small flowers, suiting warm climates and large containers. Borage has blue star-shaped, edible flowers that attract pollinators. Brunnera is a shade perennial with small blue spring flowers and often silver-marked leaves. Butterfly Bush is grown for long flower clusters that attract pollinators, though it should be managed responsibly since it can spread in some regions. Beardtongue gives tubular flowers in several colors, strong for pollinator beds. Bergenia is a tough perennial with bold leaves and spring flowers. Bletilla Orchid is a ground orchid, easier than many tropical orchids when grown in a suitable protected spot.

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Plants vs. Flowers That Begin With B

Not every B-flower name belongs to the same plant category. Begonia, Balsam, and Bachelor’s Button are commonly treated as flowers in the traditional garden sense. Bougainvillea, Bottlebrush, Butterfly Bush, Banksia, and Black Locust are flowering plants grown for showy blooms, even though they’re shrubs, vines, or trees. Bauhinia (one of this guide’s additions) fits this second category too — genuinely a flowering tree, but grown as much for its distinctive shape and shade as for its orchid-like blooms.

This difference matters because a useful list should be honest about plant type — a compact annual for a pot isn’t used the same way as a flowering shrub for a hedge or a vine for a wall. The scientific name and plant type columns above help keep that distinction clear.

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B Flowers by Color

Blue Blooms

Bluebell, Baby Blue Eyes, Blue Flax, Blue Jade Vine, Blue Poppy, Blue Sage, Blue Eyed Grass, Bluebonnet, Blue Lace Flower, and Brunnera. Bluebell and Bluebonnet give stronger outdoor color in season; Brunnera and Baby Blue Eyes give a softer look; Blue Jade Vine and Blue Poppy are more specialized, needing the right climate or protected conditions.

Purple Blooms

Bellflower, Baptisia, Browallia, Bugleweed, Beardtongue, Bougainvillea, Balloon Flower, and Bletilla Orchid. Balloon Flower and Bellflower suit cooler perennial borders, while Bougainvillea gives a much bolder warm-climate look.

White Blooms

Baby’s Breath, Bloodroot, Bush Anemone, Bishop’s Flower, Bellis Daisy, Bridal Wreath Spirea, Black Locust, and Bunchberry. Baby’s Breath and Bishop’s Flower are especially useful in cut flower work; Bloodroot and Bunchberry fit woodland-style gardens. For more soft white and cottage-style ideas, see Flowers That Start With H.

Yellow Blooms

Basket of Gold, Bird’s Foot Trefoil, Buttercup, Banksia, Bottlebrush, Buckeye Flower, Butterbur, and Berberis. Basket of Gold is compact and bright, while Banksia and Bottlebrush create stronger structural impact in warm climates.

Pink Blooms

Begonia, Bergenia, Bleeding Heart, Balsam, Bouvardia, Bracteantha, Busy Lizzie, Boronia, Belladonna Lily, and Brazilian Jasmine. Bleeding Heart feels delicate and woodland-based; Begonia and Busy Lizzie are more practical for pots and shaded displays.

Red and Orange Blooms

Blanket Flower, Blood Lily, Bee Balm, Bottlebrush, Bird of Paradise, Butterfly Weed, Brazilian Red Cloak, Bougainvillea, and Bomarea. Butterfly Weed is especially valuable for wildlife planting; Bird of Paradise and Brazilian Red Cloak create a stronger tropical impact.

Black or Dark Blooms

Black Bat Flower, Black Hollyhock, deep maroon Begonia varieties, and dark forms of Bletilla or Bellflower. True black is rare in flowers — most “dark” blooms are deep purple, maroon, or near-black. Black Bat Flower is the most dramatic choice but needs warm, humid conditions and careful growing.

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Types of B Flowers

Annual Flowers That Start With B

Balsam, Bachelor’s Button, Baby Blue Eyes, Borage, Browallia, Blue Lace Flower, and some Blue Lobelia types. Good for seed rows, containers, cutting beds, and temporary gaps.

Perennials That Start With B

Bee Balm, Balloon Flower, Baptisia, Bergenia, Bellflower, Brunnera, Bear’s Breeches, Black Eyed Susan, Blanket Flower, Beardtongue, and Blue Star. Better where long-term structure matters, though they need more patience at planting time.

Bulbs, Orchids, and Tropical Choices

Bletilla Orchid, Blood Lily, Belladonna Lily, Bird of Paradise, Black Bat Flower, Blue Ginger, Blue Puya, Brugmansia, and Babiana. Not always beginner choices, some need warmth, frost protection, higher humidity, or careful watering.

Flowering Shrubs, Vines, and Trees

Bougainvillea, Bottlebrush, Banksia, Butterfly Bush, Black Locust, Buttonbush, Bluebeard, Blueblossom, Brazilian Jasmine, Bower Vine, Bauhinia, and Berberis. Useful for structure, screening, wildlife planting, hedges, and larger landscapes.

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Rare Flowers That Begin With B

Black Bat Flower is one of the most unusual B-flowers, dark wing-like blooms and long whisker-like filaments, needing warm, humid conditions and experienced care. Blue Jade Vine is rare in ordinary gardens, needing tropical or greenhouse warmth for its hanging turquoise flower chains. Blue Puya has metallic blue flowers and a dry-climate personality, uncommon because it suits specialized conditions. Blood Lily creates round red flower heads, usually grown as a dramatic bulb. Bellwort is a quieter rarity for woodland shade. Bog Rosemary needs cool, acidic, wet soil, valuable for bog gardens. Bush Anemone is a fragrant California native shrub suiting mild dry climates. Bloodroot is a short-lived spring woodland flower needing careful placement. Blue Poppy is famous but difficult, preferring cool, moist conditions. Bottle Gentian has closed blue flowers and needs moist soil, more common in native plant settings. Among this guide’s additions, Bomarea stands out as a genuine rarity — a climbing tuberous relative of Alstroemeria almost never seen outside specialist collections.

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Best B Flowers by Garden Use

Container, Small-Space, and Hanging Displays

Begonia, Browallia, Balsam, Busy Lizzie, Blue Lobelia, and Bracteantha. Begonia is the strongest all-around choice, tolerating partial shade better than many flowering plants.

Borders and Cottage Gardens

Bellflower, Balloon Flower, Bee Balm, Bachelor’s Button, Black Eyed Susan, Blanket Flower, Beardtongue, and Bleeding Heart.

Shade Gardens

Bluebell, Brunnera, Bleeding Heart, Bloodroot, Baneberry, Bugbane, Bellwort, and Bunchberry. For more shade-friendly options, see Flowers That Start With M.

Pollinator-Friendly and Meadow Picks

Bee Balm, Borage, Baptisia, Butterfly Weed, Beardtongue, Black Eyed Susan, Buttonbush, Blue Sage, and Blazing Star. For more pollinator-friendly ideas, see Flowers That Start With P.

Cut Flower and Bouquet Favorites

Baby’s Breath, Bachelor’s Button, Balloon Flower, Black Eyed Susan, Bouvardia, Bracteantha, Belladonna Lily, and Blue Lace Flower.

Indoor or Protected Space Picks

Begonia, Browallia, Bird of Paradise, Black Bat Flower, Blue Ginger, and Brugmansia. Begonia is the most practical indoor-friendly option for most homes.

Water and Pond Flower Picks

The B group has better options for pond edges, wet borders, and bog-style planting than for deep-water displays. Broadleaf Arrowhead handles wet soil well along water edges. Buckbean fits softer pond margins and bog gardens.

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Flower Meanings and Symbolism

Baby’s Breath is often linked with innocence, softness, and lasting affection. Bachelor’s Button is commonly associated with hope, devotion, and patience. Bluebell is often connected with gratitude and humility. Bleeding Heart is linked with love and compassion because of its flower shape. Bird of Paradise often suggests freedom and joy. Borage has a long association with courage. Begonia can be associated with caution or individuality. Black Eyed Susan often carries a cheerful meaning tied to encouragement. Balloon Flower is often linked with friendship and patience.

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Safety Notes Before Growing B Flowers

Brugmansia is highly toxic and should be handled carefully. Baneberry berries are toxic. Bloodroot sap can irritate skin. Bleeding Heart may irritate if eaten. Buttercup can irritate the mouth and skin. Unfamiliar ornamental plants should be checked before planting near pets or children, and gloves are sensible when handling plants known for irritating sap, berries, or toxic parts.

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How to Choose the Right B Flower

For full sun: Bee Balm, Black Eyed Susan, Baptisia, Borage, Blanket Flower, Blue Sage, and Butterfly Weed. For shade: Bluebell, Brunnera, Bleeding Heart, Bloodroot, Bugbane, Bellwort, and Bunchberry. For quick color: Balsam, Bachelor’s Button, Baby Blue Eyes, Blue Lobelia, or Browallia. For longer-term structure: Bellflower, Bergenia, Baptisia, Beardtongue, Blue Star, or Black Eyed Susan. For rare interest: Black Bat Flower, Blue Jade Vine, Blue Puya, Blue Poppy, Bottle Gentian, or Blood Lily. For containers: Begonia, Browallia, Busy Lizzie, Bracteantha, or Balsam. For pollinators: Bee Balm, Borage, Butterfly Weed, Beardtongue, Buttonbush, and Blazing Star. For fragrance: Brugmansia, Bouvardia, Banana Shrub, Bush Anemone, and Black Locust, with safety and space checked first.

Conclusion

B-flowers cover a wide range, from easy garden staples to unusual collector plants. Begonia, Bluebell, Bee Balm, Black Eyed Susan, Bachelor’s Button, and Baby’s Breath are familiar choices, while Black Bat Flower, Blue Jade Vine, Blue Puya, Blue Poppy, and Bomarea bring a more specialized look. The best choice depends on growing conditions, not just the name, match the flower to sun, shade, climate, space, water, safety, and purpose before planting.

FAQ

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References

• Missouri Botanical Garden — Plant Finder
• NC State Extension — Plant Toolbox
• Royal Horticultural Society — RHS Plant Finder
• ASPCA Animal Poison Control — Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants List (Brugmansia, Baneberry, Bloodroot, Bleeding Heart, Buttercup)
• Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew — Plants of the World Online

Cross-check the five additions (Babiana, Bomarea, Bauhinia, Bocconia, Berberis) against Kew and RHS before publishing.

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Internal Links Used in This Page

• Flowers That Start With A — previous letter
• Flowers That Start With C — next letter
• Flowers That Start With L — referenced for familiar garden names
• Flowers That Start With H — referenced for white/cottage-style comparison
• Flowers That Start With M — referenced for shade-friendly comparison
• Flowers That Start With P — referenced for pollinator comparison

Publish only once corresponding letter pages are live.