45+ Orange Flower Names and Pictures - Flower Identification List

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Want to add new flowers to your garden this year? Check out the list of orange flower names and pictures below for inspiration.

You can use it to discover new types of orange flowers, or identify ones you have seen and liked.

Of the 45+ plants with orange flowers in this list, some are uncommon varieties, while others are more popular orange flowers.

Each one has a photo and basic care notes included, so you can see if it would be a good fit in your garden.

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List of orange flower names and pictures

This orange flowers list with pictures is in alphabetical order. You can follow the links below to take you straight to the orange flower names you’re looking for:

Orange flowers: A-B
Orange flowers: C-E
Orange flowers: F-L
Orange flowers: M-Q
Orange flowers: S-Z

Types of orange flowers (A-B)

The section below covers orange flower varieties starting with the letters A and B.

African marigold (Tagetes erecta)

During Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations, marigolds are placed on and around altars (ofrendas). Their vibrant color and strong scent is believed to guide spirits of loved ones back to Earth to visit their family members.

Plant type: Annual
Sunlight needs: Full sun
Bloom time: Summer through fall
Hardiness zones: N/A

Buy seeds to grow this popular orange flower here.

African tulip tree (Spathodea campanulata)

The bright orange flowers of African tulip trees emerge from clusters of brown, velvety, claw-shaped buds which contain water. When squeezed, the buds can shoot their watery nectar up to 10 feet.

Plant type: Tender perennial (tree)
Sunlight needs: Full sun
Bloom time: Late summer through mid-fall
Hardiness zones: 10-12

Purchase this tree with orange flowers here.

Aloe flower (Aloe ssp.)

The gel inside of aloe plants can be used to soothe minor burns and skin irritations. In addition to its healing properties, this succulent is also regarded as a lucky plant by Feng Shui practitioners.

Plant type: Tender perennial (succulent)
Sunlight needs: Full sun, partial sun
Bloom time: Spring through early fall
Hardiness zones: 9-11

Get this succulent with orange flowers here.

Asiatic lily (Lilium asiatic)

Asiatic lilies come in a wide range of colors including orange, yellow, pink, red, white, and purple. You can also find variegated asiatic lilies that are a combination of those colors.

Plant type: Perennial
Sunlight needs: Full sun, partial sun
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Hardiness zones: 4-8

Buy these orange flowering bulbs here.

Autumn Colors gloriosa daisy (Rudbeckia hirta ‘Autumn Colors’)

This variety of gloriosa daisy (also called black-eyed Susan) is known for its vibrant fall colors. To keep this orange flower looking beautiful, be sure to deadhead it when the blooms die off.

Plant type: Short-lived perennial
Sunlight needs: Full sun
Bloom time: Early summer to fall
Hardiness zones: 3-9

Purchase seeds to grow this plant with orange flowers here.

Bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae)

This tropical flower makes a great choice for cut flowers. The stunning blooms have a long vase life of up to two weeks.

Plant type: Tender perennial
Sunlight needs: Full sun, partial sun
Bloom time: Late fall to late spring
Hardiness zones: 10-12

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Bromeliad Guzmania (Guzmania lingulata ‘Scarlet Star’)

There are many varieties of bromeliads, including the Scarlet Star bromeliad above, the Earth Star bromeliad and the Aechmea fasciata. They make great houseplants because the colorful bracts surrounding their small flowers can last for 3-6 months.

Plant type: Tender perennial
Sunlight needs: Partial sun
Bloom time: Can bloom year round
Hardiness zones: 10-12

Buy these beautiful orange flowers here.

Bush lily (Clivia miniata)

This bright orange flower is a popular houseplant and can be planted outside in temperate climates. Its ability to bloom in the winter makes bush lily an excellent addition to any gardener’s plant collection.

Plant type: Tender perennial
Sunlight needs: Partial sun
Bloom time: Late winter through mid spring
Hardiness zones: 9-11

Get these pretty orange flowers here.

Plants with orange flowers (C-E)

The orange flower pictures and names in this section all begin with the letters C through E.

California fuchsia (Epilobium canum)

This reddish-orange flower is native to California and the western United States. Not only is it drought tolerant, but it’s also listed as a fire-resistant plant, which makes it perfect for landscaping.

Plant type: Tender perennial
Sunlight needs: Full sun, partial sun
Bloom time: Late summer to fall
Hardiness zones: 8-11

Buy this plant with orange flowers here.

Cameo calla lily (Zantedeschia ‘Cameo’)

Many people think of calla lilies as white flowers, but they come in an array of colors including yellow, orange, red, pink, and purple.

Plant type: Tender perennial
Sunlight needs: Full sun, partial shade
Bloom time: Late spring to early fall
Hardiness zones: 8-10

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Canna lily (Canna ssp.)

Despite their common name Canna lilies are not true lilies, because they are not part of the Lilium genus.

Plant type: Tender perennials, often grown as annuals
Sunlight needs: Full sun
Bloom time: Summer to fall
Hardiness zones: 8-11

Purchase these beautiful orange flowers here.

Cape honeysuckle (Tecomaria capensis)

Cape honeysuckle produces nectar-rich blooms that attract pollinators like bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. They can be trained to grow as a vine, which makes them a great option for camouflaging chain-link fences and other yard eyesores.

Plant type: Tender perennial (shrub)
Sunlight needs: Full sun, partial sun
Bloom time: Fall to spring
Hardiness zones: 9-11

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Carnation (Dinathus caryophyllus)

This variety of Dianthus is the birth flower for January. It has its own national day called National Carnation Day on June 29.

Plant type: Perennial
Sunlight needs: Full sun
Bloom time: Late spring through summer
Hardiness zones: 6-9

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Common sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale)

This orange flower gets its common name because historically, it was used to make snuff. This powdered snuff was inhaled to induce sneezing in hopes to rid the body of evil spirits.

Plant type: Perennial
Sunlight needs: Full sun
Bloom time: Mid-summer through fall
Hardiness zones: 3-8

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Crimson Flare Esperanza (Tecoma stans ‘Crimson Flare Esperanza’)

This orange flowering shrub produces trumpet shaped blooms, and long seed pods. It is heat and drought tolerant, making it an excellent landscaping plant in dry climates.

Plant type: Tender perennial (shrub)
Sunlight needs: Full sun, partial sun
Bloom time: Mid spring to fall
Hardiness zones: 9-11

Purchase seeds for this shrub with orange flowers here.

Dahlia (Dahlia ssp.)

There are many types of dahlias. Varieties like the pompon dahlia only grow up to 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter while varieties like dinner plate dahlias can grow up to 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter.

Plant type: Tender perennial (usually grown as annuals)
Sunlight needs: Full sun
Bloom time: Summer to fall
Hardiness zones: 8-11

Get this common orange flower here.

Dancing lady orchid (Oncidium orchid)

The petals of Oncidium orchids resemble a dancing lady with a ruffled skirt, giving this orange flower its common name. Like most orchids, they are epiphytes, which grow on trees in their natural environment, using their long arial roots to draw in the water they need.

Plant type: Tender perennial
Sunlight needs: Partial sun
Bloom time: Can bloom year round
Hardiness zones: 9-12

Buy these pretty orange flowers here.

Types of orange flowers (F-L)

The orange flower pictures and names below all being with the letters F through L.

Fishhook barrel cactus (Ferocactus wislizeni)

This spiky cactus is also called a “compass cactus” because it tends to lean towards the south as it matures. In its natural environment this desert cactus can live for 50-100 years.

Plant type: Tender perennial (cactus)
Sunlight needs: Full sun
Bloom time: Spring through early summer
Hardiness zones: 9-11

Purchase this cactus with orange flowers here.

Flame of the woods (Ixora coccinea)

Native to India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and south east Asia, this plant enjoys warm, humid environments. In these conditions it can bloom all year round, and add winter interest to gardens.

Plant type: Tender perennial (shrub)
Sunlight needs: Full sun
Bloom time: Spring, summer, winter and fall
Hardiness zones: 9-11

Get these tropical orange flowers here.

Flame violet (Episcia cupreata)

Just like their cousin, the African violet, flame violets are known for their velvety leaves. These fuzzy leaves are created by the tiny hairs that grow on the surface of the leaves to help protect the plants.

Plant type: Tender perennial
Sunlight needs: Partial sun
Bloom time: Spring and summer
Hardiness zones: 10-12

Buy this plant with orange flowers here.

Flamingo flower (Anthurium andraeanum)

If you’re looking for a low light houseplant, try growing flamingo flowers. These tropical orange flowers prefer bright, indirect light, but can survive with normal indoor light conditions.

Plant type: Tender perennial
Sunlight needs: Partial sun
Bloom time: Can bloom year round
Hardiness zones: 11-12

Purchase these indoor plants with orange flowers here.

Flaming sword bromeliad (Vriesea ssp.)

Most bromeliads, including flaming sword bromeliads, are monocarpic. They only bloom once in their lifetime. After they’ve flowered and are beginning to die, they produce pups which you can separate and propagate.

Plant type: Tender perennial
Sunlight needs: Partial sun
Bloom time: Can bloom year round
Hardiness zones: 10-12

Get these tropical orange flowers here.

Flowering maple (Abutilon pictum)

Abutilon pictum has bell shaped orange flowers with red veins. These flowers hang downward, resembling Chinese lanterns.

Plant type: Tender perennial (shrub)
Sunlight needs: Full sun, partial shade
Bloom time: Spring through fall
Hardiness zones: 8-11

Get these orange flowering shrubs here.

Gerbera daisy (Gerbera jamesonii)

These popular daisies have long, sturdy stems which make them an excellent choice to keep as cut flowers.

Plant type: Tender perennial (usually grown as annuals)
Sunlight needs: Full sun, partial sun
Bloom time: Late spring through fall
Hardiness zones: 8-11

Buy seeds for these common orange flowers here.

Gladiolus (Gladiolus ssp.)

If you’re looking for a way to add height and dimension to your garden, try growing gladiolus. Their stalks of flowers can grow 2-6 feet (60-183 cm) tall, depending on the variety.

Plant type: Perennial
Sunlight needs: Full sun
Bloom time: Early summer to early fall
Hardiness zones: 5-11, depending on type

Purchase these beautiful orange flowers here.

Hybrid tea rose (Rosa x hybrida)

Each rose color has a specific meaning. Orange roses symbolize enthusiasm, passion, and admiration.

Plant type: Perennial (shrub)
Sunlight needs: Full sun
Bloom time: Late spring through fall
Hardiness zones: 5-9

Get these orange flowering shrubs here.

Kangaroo paw (Anigozanthos flavidus)

Native to Australia, this plant is characterized by stalks that produce clusters of fuzzy, tubular flowers that are curved at the tips. These clusters of flowers resemble kangaroo paws, giving this plant its common name.

Plant type: Tender perennial
Sunlight needs: Full sun
Bloom time: Late spring through fall
Hardiness zones: 10-11

Buy these plants with orange flowers here.

Lion’s tail (Leonotis leonurus)

The fragrance and bitter taste of lion’s tail makes this plant deer resistant. This showy orange flower gets its common name from the way its flower clusters resemble a lion’s tail.

Plant type: Tender perennial (shrub)
Sunlight needs: Full sun
Bloom time: Late spring through fall
Hardiness zones: 8-11

Buy this shrub with orange flowers here.

Orange flower types (M-Q)

The orange flower photos and names all cover plants that begin with the letters M through Q.

Mum (Chrysanthemum x morifolium)

This beautiful orange flower has a mounding growth habit, which makes it ideal for container planting. Try incorporating them in your fall front porch decor this year.

Plant type: Perennial
Sunlight needs: Full sun
Bloom time: Late summer to fall
Hardiness zones: 5-9

Shop for these orange perennial flowers here.

Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus)

It’s beneficial to plant nasturtium as a companion plant in your vegetable garden. This herb has a strong peppery scent that deters pests like squash bugs and cabbage beetles. It also acts as a trap crop for pests like aphids and flea beetles.

Plant type: Tender perennial (often grown as annuals)
Sunlight needs: Full sun, partial sun
Bloom time: Late spring through fall
Hardiness zones: 9-11

Purchase this vine with orange flowers here.

New Day Clear Orange treasure flower (Gazania rigens ‘New Day Clear Orange’)

Gazania are nyctinastic plants which close their petals at night to protect themselves. Learn how to grow treasure flower here.

Plant type: Tender perennial (often grown as annuals)
Sunlight needs: Full sun
Bloom time: Late spring to fall
Hardiness zones: 8-10

Buy this plant with orange flowers here.

Persian buttercup (Ranunculus asiaticus)

Between early March and early May, you can visit the Carlsbad Flower Fields, in southern California, where the photo above was taken. The flower field has 55 acres of ranunculus growing in multiple colors.

Plant type: Tender perennial (usually grown as annuals)
Sunlight needs: Full sun
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Hardiness zones: 8-11

Purchase these bright orange flowers here.

Peruvian lily (Alstroemeria ssp.)

Alstroemeria have little to no fragrance, which makes them a great flower for people who are sensitive to strong aromas.

Plant type: Perennial
Sunlight needs: Full sun, partial sun
Bloom time: Late spring through fall
Hardiness zones: 7-10

Get these pretty orange flowers here.

Pheasant’s tail (Anthurium schlechtendalii)

Pheasant’s tail is a tropical aroid. It has a long spadix that produces tiny flowers which yield reddish-orange fruits, as pictured above.

Plant type: Tender perennial
Sunlight needs: Partial sun
Bloom time: Can bloom year-round
Hardiness zones: 10-13

Buy these tropical orange flowers here.

Plumed cockscomb (Celosia argentea)

Celosia is often grown as an ornamental flower. However, when the plant is young its leaves, stems, and flowers are also edible, with a flavor similar to spinach.

Plant type: Tender perennial (often grown as annuals)
Sunlight needs: Full sun
Bloom time: Late spring through early fall
Hardiness zones: 10-11

Buy these bright orange flowers here.

Pooh dahlia (Dahlia ‘Pooh’)

The Pooh dahlia above is a collarette dahlia. It is distinguished by a row of small petals on top of a row of larger petals, in a contrasting color, creating what looks like a collar surrounding the center of the flower.

Plant type: Tender perennial (often grown as annuals)
Sunlight needs: Full sun
Bloom time: Midsummer to fall
Hardiness zones: 8-11

Purchase seeds to grow these pretty orange flowers here.

Real Wind daylily (Hemerocallis ‘Real Wind’)

Each flower on daylily plants only lasts for one day (hence their common name). However, the plant contains dozens of buds, leading to a long flowering season.

Plant type: Perennial
Sunlight needs: Full sun, partial sun
Bloom time: Summer
Hardiness zones: 3-9

Purchase this plant with orange flowers here.

Red hot poker (Kniphofia uvaria)

If you are looking for plants that will bloom in the heat of summer, try growing red hot pokers. This summer bloomer loves the sun and will give your garden bold color all the way up to fall.

Plant type: Perennial
Sunlight needs: Full sun
Bloom time: Late spring through fall
Hardiness zones: 5-9

Get seeds to grow this plant with orange flowers here.

Names of orange flowers (S-Z)

The orange flowers, pictures, and names below cover plants that begin with the letters S through Z.

Scarlet ginger lily (Hedychium coccineum)

Scarlet ginger lilies come from the same family as ginger, and like ginger, this perennial plant also grows from a rhizome. While the culinary ginger that we eat is often referred to as a root, it is actually a rhizome.

Plant type: Perennial
Sunlight needs: Full sun, partial shade
Bloom time: Late summer to early fall
Hardiness zones: 7-10

Buy these tropical orange flowers here.

Shogun tulip (Tulipa praestans ‘Shogun’)

Shogun tulips are a variety of botanical tulips, which are the wild ancestors of hybrid tulips. Although they’re smaller and more delicate looking, botanical tulips are more hardy, resilient, and can thrive in a wider range of growing conditions.

Plant type: Perennial
Sunlight needs: Full sun
Bloom time: Mid spring
Hardiness zones: 3-8

Purchase these beautiful orange flowers here.

Signet marigold (Tagetes tenuifolia)

This type of marigold is single-flowered, meaning it only has one row of petals. Both the flowers and foliage of this plant have a lemony fragrance.

Plant type: Annual
Sunlight needs: Full sun, partial sun
Bloom time: Early summer through fall
Hardiness zones: N/A

Purchase this plant with orange flowers here.

Texas lantana (Lantana urticoides)

Sterile versions of Texas lantana (which don’t produce seedheads) have been bred to help combat this orange flower’s invasive nature. These sterile varieties are low-maintenance because they don’t need deadheading.

Plant type: Tender perennial (shrub)
Sunlight needs: Full sun
Bloom time: Mid spring through fall
Hardiness zones: 8-11

Get these plants with orange flowers here.

Tiger Kitten daylily (Hemerocallis ‘Tiger Kitten’)

Daylilies come in a wide range of colors, including yellow, orange, red, pink, purple, and off-white. They make a beautiful addition to outdoor garden beds, especially when kept tidy by deadheading.

Plant type: Perennial
Sunlight needs: Full sun, partial sun
Bloom time: Summer
Hardiness zones: 3-9

Purchase this plant with orange flowers here.

Tropical milkweed (Asclepias Curassavica)

Though native milkweed varieties are great for attracting monarch butterflies, tropical milkweed can be harmful to them. Tropical milkweed does not die back at the same time as native milkweed, and may disrupt monarch migration patterns.

Plant type: Tender perennial (shrub)
Sunlight needs: Full sun
Bloom time: Early summer through fall
Hardiness zones: 8-11

Purchase these plants with orange flowers here.

Zany Sunny-Side Up treasure flower (Gazania rigens ‘Zany Sunny-Side Up’)

Gazania comes in many different colors. Some are striped, some have faded ombre petals like the Zany Sunny-Side Up variety picture above, and are one solid color, like the New Day Clear Orange variety.

Plant type: Tender perennial (often grown as annuals)
Sunlight needs: Full sun
Bloom time: Late spring to fall
Hardiness zones: 8-10

Buy this plant with orange flowers here.

Zinnia (Zinnia ssp.)

If you like the charm of a cottage garden, you’ll love zinnias! They are a great way to add a pop of color to your cottage garden flowers.

Plant type: Annual
Sunlight needs: Full sun
Bloom time: Early summer through fall
Hardiness zones: N/A

Get seeds for these common orange flowers here.

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