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If you’re hoping to brighten your yard with some orange flowers, you’re in luck—dozens of plants have beautiful orange blooms Better yet, many of these plants come in different shapes and sizes. They can be great for flower gardens, pots, or any type of container planting in around your home or garden space.
Before you start planting, it’s important to not only identify the orange flowers you want around your garden, but also to ensure they will survive in your existing climate. It won’t help to plant something you’ve fallen in love with at a local nursery just to find out it wasn’t compatible with where you planned to use it.
So, we’ve put together a list of our favorite orange flowering plants for your home garden. You’ll find flowers of every kind, including annual flowers, perennials, shrubs, and bushes. We’ve even thrown in a couple trees. You’ll learn a bit about each, as well as what USDA zone they will grow best in. Let’s take a look at some of our favorites, with names, and pictures of each!
African Tulip Tree
Scientific Name: Spathodea campanulata
- Plant Type: Flowering tree
- Geographic Origin: Africa
- Plant Size: 23 – 82 feet tall
- Sun Exposure: Partial to full sun
- Plant Zone: 10 – 11
The African Tulip Tree is a beauty to look at with its reddish-orange flowers. But don’t tell that to a botanist—these trees have a reputation as a hard-to-handle invasive species in several parts of the world. Nevertheless, many people enjoy using them as ornamental trees, given that their flowers span nearly six inches.
African Tulip Trees are a favorite among children who enjoy playing with their buds, which contain water that squirts out when squeezed. However, make sure your kids have their junk clothes on. Otherwise, the tree’s sap may leave yellow stains.
Begonia
Scientific Name: Begonia x tuberhybrida
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Geographic Origin: Brazil
- Plant Size: 15 inches tall
- Sun Exposure: Partial shade
- Plant Zone: 6 – 11
Not only do Begonias produce salmon-orange colored flowers (in addition to several other color varieties), but their steams also have a reddish-green appearance. You can enjoy these four-inch diameter flowers in the summer.
Begonias require lots of water and well-draining soil. They also need a lot of nutrients, so they grow well with a combination of peat moss, dry manure, and decomposed leaf litter. If you can’t get enough of their orange flowers, you can propagate Begonias by dividing their tubers at the end of winter.
Bird of Paradise
Scientific Name: Strelitzia reginae
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Geographic Origin: South Africa
- Plant Size: 5 – 6 feet tall
- Sun Exposure: Partial shade
- Plant Zone: 9 – 12
The showy Bird of Paradise will make you feel like you’re bringing the tropics to your home. It gets its name because of its series of pointed, orange petals that splay out at varying angles, which resemble a tropical bird.
Each flower on the Bird of Paradise emerges one at a time from its spathe. Birds of Paradise don’t hold up well in cold weather, so people in colder climates sometimes grow them in their homes. You’ll get to enjoy its flowers from the winter to early spring.
Buddleia
Scientific Name: Buddleja madagascariensis
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Geographic Origin: Madagascar
- Plant Size: 13 inches high
- Sun Exposure: Partial to full sun
- Plant Zone: 9 – 10
If you’re looking for a fragrant orange flowering plant, Buddleia is an excellent option. Its flowers range from deep yellow to orange, and you can enjoy its blooms in the fall and winter. Attractive deep green leaves frame the Buddelia’s flowers.
Buddleias can withstand higher altitude areas since they traditionally grow on Madagascar’s mountain slopes up to 6,600 feet high. However, they require warmer climates that never fall below zero degrees Fahrenheit.
Butterfly Weed
Scientific Name: Asclepias tuberosa
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Geographic Origin: North America
- Plant Size: 1 – 2 feet tall
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Zone: 3 – 9
Don’t let the “weed” part of its name fool you; many people choose to plant Butterfly Weed in their gardens. That’s because its bright orange flowers attract an array of butterflies. The flowers are tiny with yellow centers and form clusters to produce a single, flat-topped flower. This plant can be considered invasive, so sometimes it’s viewed as an orange flowered weed, but many gardeners value the ornamental value of the plant.
The Butterfly Weed also has medicinal properties, as you can chew its root to help with pleurisy and pulmonary diseases. The plant flowers from May to September, and it needs a medium to small amount of water.
Calendula
Scientific Name: Calendula officinalis
- Plant Type: Annual
- Geographic Origin: Southern Europe
- Plant Size: 31 inches tall
- Sun Exposure: Partial or full sun
- Plant Zone: 9b – 11
Calendula is a potted form of the Marigold and is part of the daisy family. It produces bright orange flowers with a dark or orange interior, depending on the species. Under ideal growing conditions, you can expect Calendulas to flower continually throughout the year.
If you didn’t inherit a green thumb, don’t worry—it’s hard to kill Calendulas, as they grow in almost any soil condition. We recommend deadheading these plants to encourage them to continue blooming.
California Poppy
Scientific Name: Eschscholzia californica
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Geographic Origin: North America, Central America
- Plant Size: 12 – 18 inches tall
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Zone: 6 – 10
The California Poppy’s cup-shaped orange flowers will undoubtedly steal the attention of anyone visiting your garden. They flower in the summer and often come in yellow and red varieties, so take care with the type you purchase.
It’s fun to watch the California Poppy since it closes its petals at night or even in cloudy weather during the day. Under the right conditions, these plants can cover entire meadows with their brilliant orange flowers, attracting visitors between February to September.
Canna Lily
Scientific Name: Canna indica
- Plant Type: Annual
- Geographic Origin: Caribbean
- Plant Size: 1.5 – 10 feet tall
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Zone: 8 – 11
Canna Lilies are another tropical-looking plant. In addition to their large orange iris-like flowers, they have massive dark green leaves that frame them. Because of how tall they grow, they make an excellent border plant.
These plants grow well in bogs and moist but well-draining soil. Canna Lilies also prefer neutral or slightly acidic earth with lots of nutrients. While most people grow them as annuals, they become perennials in warm climates.
Carnation
Scientific Name: Dianthus caryophyllus
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Geographic Origin: Southern Europe
- Plant Size: 12 – 18 inches
- Sun Exposure: Partial to full sun
- Plant Zone: 7 – 10
Carnations are a beloved flower among gardeners, and much of this has to do with the array of flower colors you can choose from, including orange. Their flowers grow individually or in groups of up to five, and each one spans up to two inches in diameter.
The Carnation’s leaves are also attractive, given that they have a greenish-blue hue. You can grow Carnations in neutral to slightly alkaline soil. Here’s a fun fact: Back in the day, people used them for their fragrance in vinegar, beer, wine, and salads.
Cat’s Tail Aloe
Scientific Name: Aloe castanea
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Geographic Origin: Northeastern South Africa
- Plant Size: 10 – 12 feet tall
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Zone: 9b – 11
Cat’s Tail Aloe gets its name from its mid-winter floral blooms that are in the long, cylindrical, and curved shape of a cat’s tail. An orangish-brown cat’s tail, to be exact. Its leaves can grow as long as five feet if you let them grow to a tree-like height.
Although Cat’s Tail Aloe withstands drought well, it’ll bloom better if you offer it rich soil with summer watering. Furthermore, it can handle temperatures below freezing without dying, and it attracts an array of birds and insects.
Chinese Lantern Plant
Scientific Name: Physalis alkekengi
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Geographic Origin: Europe, Northern Asia
- Plant Size: 1 – 2 feet tall
- Sun Exposure: Partial to full sun
- Plant Zone: 3 – 9
We’ll admit that we’re cheating here, given that the Chinese Lantern Plant has white flowers that bloom in the summer. However, their uniquely shaped, paper-like seed pods are where the orange comes into play. Once the late summer and early fall come around, you’ll get to enjoy looking at these bright-orange pods.
The Chinese Lantern Plant is best suited for growing in pots, given that they’re aggressive spreaders. Make sure to keep your kids away from their seed pods and berries, which look inviting but are actually toxic.
Chrysanthemum
Scientific Name: Chrysanthemum
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Geographic Origin: Asia, Europe
- Plant Size: 4 – 36 inches tall
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Zone: 5 – 9
Chrysanthemums are the traditional mums that so many of us know and love. They’re a perfect addition to your garden in the fall when their orange flowers shine. You can purchase Chrysanthemums in a range of orange colors, from deep orangish-red to almost yellow.
To ensure your Chrysanthemums enjoy a voluminous bloom, plant them in nutrient-rich soil. You should also water them regularly, but ensure it has an escape route to prevent root rot.
Cigar Plant
Scientific Name: Cuphea ignea
- Plant Type: Perennial or annual, depending on the climate
- Geographic Origin: Mexico, Jamaica
- Plant Size: 25 inches tall
- Sun Exposure: Partial to full sun
- Plant Zone: 10 – 12
Cigar Plants get their name from their cigar-shaped dark reddish-orange flowers. People also call them “firecracker plants” because of the flowers’ sporadic dispersal along each stem, making them look like firecrackers.
The Cigar Plant also has black and white flower lips, and you’ll get to enjoy these blooms during the summer. The bushy Cigar Plant doesn’t need any fancy soil treatment, and it can hold up well during light droughts. We recommend trimming this plant on occasion to ensure it maintains an attractive round shape.
Climbing Penstemon
Scientific Name: Keckelia cordifolia
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Geographic Origin: North America
- Plant Size: 6 – 8 feet tall
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Zone: 3 – 8
If you’re seeking an orange flowering plant with a color on the verge of red, the Climbing Penstemon is a great fit. Their one to two-inch flowers appear from May to July, and it’s common to encounter this plant growing wild on sloping terrain.
Climbing Penstemons hold up beautifully in dry, drought-prone weather. Furthermore, they can withstand cold temperatures as low as negative five degrees Fahrenheit. When the Climbing Penstemon isn’t in bloom, you’ll still get to enjoy its dark green, glossy foliage.
co*ckscomb
Scientific Name: Celosia cristata
- Plant Type: Annual or perennial, depending on the climate
- Geographic Origin: South America, Central America, Asia, Africa
- Plant Size: 12 inches tall
- Sun Exposure: Partial or full sun
- Plant Zone: 9 – 12
co*ckscomb easily ranks as one of the most unique orange flowers on this list. They have a comb-like shape with a velvety texture that may leave you petting them more than your dog. You can even dry out their flowers, as they’ll maintain their orange color for months.
To maximize your co*ckscomb flower growth, plant them in well-fertilized and draining soil. You should also deadhead old flowers during the growing season. These plants have plant and disease-resistant properties, although they sometimes fall victim to fungus.
Coral Honeysuckle
Scientific Name: Lonicera sempervirens
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Geographic Origin: North America
- Plant Size: 15 – 25 feet tall
- Sun Exposure: Partial to full sun
- Plant Zone: 4 – 11
Coral Honeysuckles really do have a coral-like flower color. However, in our opinion, they’re orange enough to make this list. Plus, you’ll get to enjoy the contrast of yellow centers that emerge out of their deep, thin tubes, making them a favorite among hummingbirds.
You’ll get to enjoy seeing the Coral Honeysuckle flower from March to June, and this vine plant can handle almost any soil condition, including lime and acidic earth. They need a well-ventilated area to prevent mildew.
Cosmos
Scientific Name: Cosmos
- Plant Type: Annual
- Geographic Origin: The Americas
- Plant Size: 1 – 6 feet tall
- Sun Exposure: Full
- Plant Zone: 2 – 11
You know the wildflowers you often see growing around cottages? They’re almost always Cosmos flowers. The good news is that you don’t need to buy Cosmos already sprouted from a plant nursery. Instead, sprinkle seeds where you want them to grow after the first frost.
Within two months, these flowers will be at their adult height. From there, you’ll get to enjoy its flowers through the fall. Take care with the type of Cosmos seeds you purchase, as they come in many colors, including orange.
Crocosmia
Scientific Name: Crocosmia
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Geographic Origin: South Africa
- Plant Size: 2 – 4 feet high
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Zone: 5 – 9
Crocosmia belongs to the Iris family. As such, you’ll get to enjoy massive orange flower heads with five distinct petals and long stamens. Best of all, they flower continually from early summer into the fall.
If you live in a temperate area, you can expect your Crocosmia to withstand the cold. Furthermore, propagating them is easy by removing the offsets in the spring and planting them wherever you want more orange Crocosmias.
Crown Imperial
Scientific Name: Fritillaria imperialis
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Geographic Origin: Asia, Middle East
- Plant Size: 1 – 3 feet tall
- Sun Exposure: Partial or full sun
- Plant Zone: 5 – 9
Crown Imperial plants resemble crowns, with dark orange downward-facing flowers arranged in a circle around a wide center. Its leaves emerge from the top of the flowers in thin, dark greenish-red strands, making them look like human hair.
Make sure to prepare by planting this bulb early, because Crown Imperials only flower between April and June. They grow well in a range of pH but prefer sandy or perlite soil. We recommend planting Crown Imperials away from your house, given that they produce a deer-deterring, skunk-like scent.
Cymbidium Orchid
Scientific Name: Cymbidium
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Geographic Origin: Asia, Australia
- Plant Size: 2 feet tall
- Sun Exposure: Partial sun
- Plant Zone: 10 – 12
If you love orchids but believe you could never have one because you live in a colder climate, the Cymbidium Orchid might be your solution. These types of orchids come in a range of colors, including orange, and their flower spikes last from one to three months.
Even when they’re not in bloom, you’ll appreciate this plant’s long, showy leaves. If you don’t buy an already flowering plant, keep in mind that Cymbidium Orchid seedlings will wait many years before flowering for the first time.
Dahlia
Scientific Name: Dahlia pinnata
- Plant Type: Perennial or annual, depending on the climate
- Geographic Origin: Central America, Mexico
- Plant Size: 1 – 6 feet tall
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Zone: 8 – 10
The butterfly-loving Dahlia is easy to grow, and has erect stems that boast two to eight flower heads per stem. The flowers are ovate-shaped and medium-sized and come in a range of colors, including deep orange. You’ll get to enjoy these flowers from mid-summer to the fall.
Traditionally, people valued dahlias for their medicinal properties, including their antibiotic-like properties. Their ideal pH is 6.5 – 7.5, and they like organic-rich soil with plenty of moisture. These plants can tolerate light frosts, but nothing more.
Daylily
Scientific Name: Hemerocallis fulva
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Geographic Origin: Asia, Central Europe
- Plant Size: 8 inches – 5 feet tall
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Zone: 3 – 10
Daylilies get their name because their flowers only last for a day. The good news is that this plant produces many flowers per stalk, boasting orange flowers from early summer to late fall. If you’re going for a two-toned flower, you’ll love that the Daylily has a yellow center and thin yellow streaks on its petals.
It’s common to encounter Daylilies in fields and along roadsides. You can eat the leaves, flowers, and tubers. In fact, some people use dried Daylily flowers as a soup thickener.
Flame of the Forest
Scientific Name: Butea monosperma
- Plant Type: Flowering tree
- Geographic Origin: Madagascar
- Plant Size: 20 – 40 feet tall
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Zone: 10 – 12
If you’re looking for a smaller orange flowering tree, the Flame of the Forest is an excellent fit. It has small bright orangish-red flowers that grow up to one inch long, which appear like a forest fire when they’re in bloom.
The Flame of the Forest’s leaves is also attractive, with three wide glossy leaves per stem. It contains tannin in its gum, making it popular to use among leather workers. Furthermore, people use this tree for timber, medicine, and dye.
Flowering Maple
Scientific Name: Abutilon x hybridum
- Plant Type: Annual
- Geographic Origin: South America
- Plant Size: 8 – 10 feet tall
- Sun Exposure: Partial to full sun
- Plant Zone: 9b – 10a
The fast-growing Flowering Maple blooms during the summer, showcasing its bell-shaped flowers with four to five petals. Its flowers span up to three inches in diameter and come in many colors; the orange and goldish-yellow flowers will likely attract your attention the most.
Flowering Maples require moist and nutrient-rich soil, given that they must grow quickly within a season. We recommend pinching your plant if you want it to take on a bushier appearance.
Frangipani
Scientific Name: Frangipani
- Plant Type: Flowering tree
- Geographic Origin: Puerto Rico, Lesser Antilles
- Plant Size: 20 – 25 feet tall
- Sun Exposure: Partial or full sun
- Plant Zone: 10 – 11
Frangipani offers the brilliantly-colored, waxy petals that you often see people putting in their hair on tropical vacations. You’ll have an array of orange Frangipani flower colors to choose from, ranging from more solid oranges to pink with orange centers.
Best of all, Frangipani trees keep their flowers from November to April. If you don’t have a lot of space, you can talk with plant nurseries to see if they have a dwarf version of Frangipani that they can offer you.
Geiger Tree
Scientific Name: Cordia sebestena
- Plant Type: Flowering tree
- Geographic Origin: Florida
- Plant Size: 15 – 20 feet tall
- Sun Exposure: Partial to full sun
- Plant Zone: 10b – 11
The Geiger is yet another orange flowering tree, and this one naturally grows smaller; many people call it a shrubby tree. Throughout the year, but especially in the spring and summer, this tree produces dense clusters of deep orange flowers.
After the flowers fall, pear-like fruits appear. Their fragrant scent will likely tempt you to eat one, and you can. However, they sadly don’t have much taste. If you decide to plant a Geiger Tree in your lawn, accompany your purchase with a rake, given that its dropping leaves require upkeep.
Gerbera Daisy
Scientific Name: Gerbera jamesonii
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Geographic Origin: South Africa
- Plant Size: 10 – 18 inches tall
- Sun Exposure: Partial to full sun
- Plant Zone: 8 – 10
The Gerbera Daisy is a unique kind of Daisy because it has ultra-thin petals that splay out in a slightly upward curve from its center. They flower from September to December, and the most common color variety is orange-red.
Gerbera Daisies grow well in rocky and sloped environments. As a result, they need well-draining soil. They’re excellent at spreading their seeds, so don’t be surprised if you see new Daisies crop up in different locations the following year.
Hawkweed
Scientific Name: Hieracium aurantiacum
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Geographic Origin: Central and Southeast Europe
- Plant Size: 8 – 35 inches tall
- Sun Exposure: Partial to full shade
- Plant Zone: 3 – 8
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Hawkweed is a weed. However, it produces beautiful deep orange flower clusters, each with red trim around the tips of their petals. The bracts at the base of each of the three to seven-flower clusters have small hairs.
Be careful when handling hawkweed, given that it produces a milky sap if you snap the stem. These plants commonly grow in mountainous meadows, and they may crop up in lawns if you don’t treat your grass for weeds.
Helenium
Scientific Name: Helenium
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Geographic Origin: North America
- Plant Size: 2 – 5 feet tall
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Zone: 3 – 8
If you want a range of orange colors to choose from, Helenium is a great choice. The daisy-like plant comes in colors ranging from standard orange to orange mixed with gold, red and brown. More often than not, you can purchase Heleniums with a mix of some or all of these colors.
Helenium thrives in low-lying meadows and other moisture-rich areas. They also prefer acidic soil, and while they prefer it to drain well, they can also tolerate clay. These are excellent plants for rain gardens.
Hibiscus
Scientific Name: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
- Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
- Geographic Origin: Asia
- Plant Size: 4 – 10 feet tall
- Sun Exposure: Partial or full sun
- Plant Zone: 9 – 11
Hibiscus is a beloved tropical plant both for its large, delicate flowers but also because of its high vitamin C content. So, many people drink Hibiscus tea or use dried Hibiscus flowers in desserts. Although traditionally, Hibiscus is red, you can purchase plants that produce orange flowers.
You’ll get to enjoy Hibiscus blooms from the summer to autumn. If you live in cooler climates, you can grow Hibiscus has a potted plant, bringing it outside only on warm, sunny days.
Hummingbird Hyssop
Scientific Name: Agastache
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Geographic Origin: North America
- Plant Size: 2 – 4 feet tall
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Zone: 5 – 10
The Hummingbird Hyssop is one of many Hyssop plants that offer unique traits. If you crush up the leaves of this humming-bird loving plant, you’ll get to enjoy a mint fragrance. And that’s not a surprise, given that this plant belongs to the mint family.
Hummingbird Hyssops need well-draining soil and frequent watering. Their flowers grow on thick, erect stalks, covering the upper portion in an array of tiny flowers. You can purchase Hummingbird Hyssops in the orange flower variety, among many other colors.
Impatiens
Scientific Name: Impatiens walleriana
- Plant Type: Perennial or annual
- Geographic Origin: Africa, Eurasia, New Guinea
- Plant Size: 6 – 36 inches tall
- Sun Exposure: Partial to full shade
- Plant Zone: 10 – 11
Impatiens are a classic flower that comes in many colors, including various shades of orange. Its five-petal flowers grow up to around one inch in diameter. However, this plant grows so many flowers that it covers up much of its dark green leaves when in full bloom.
You can grow Impatiens in flower beds, hanging baskets, and even indoors as long as they have access to nutrient-dense soil. Should you grow them in warm climates or keep them indoors during the winter, these plants become perennials.
Iris
Scientific Name: Iris
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Geographic Origin: Southern Europe, Mediterranean
- Plant Size: 12 – 40 inches tall
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Zone: 3 – 9
Iris, which is a Greek word meaning “rainbow,” grows multi-colored flowers. So, you can expect the orange variety to have veins and centers with white, yellow, and brown colors. The flowers contain six lobes that grow in several directions to give them an attractive appearance.
Despite how fragile the Iris appears, it’s a hardy plant. You can grow it in almost any soil type as long as it has good drainage. Under the right weather and growing conditions, some species of Iris bloom as early as February or March.
Jamaican Rain Tree
Scientific Name: Brya ebenus
- Plant Type: Flowering tree
- Geographic Origin: Jamaica, Cuba
- Plant Size: 20 – 30 feet tall
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Zone: 10
The Jamaican Rain Tree is a medium-sized tree that produces small, pea-like flowers. Many people would classify these flowers as yellow, but they’re such a deep, buttery color that, in our eyes, they qualify as orange enough for this list.
It may seem odd since the Jamaican Rain Tree originates in a tropical environment, but this plant has an outstanding ability to withstand drought. Many people still use its hardwood for making musical instruments.
Lantana
Scientific Name: Lantana camara
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Geographic Origin: Tropical Americas, West Indies, Mexico
- Plant Size: 6 feet high
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Zone: 7a – 11a
Lantana is either a beautiful plant with orange flowers to add to your garden or a pest, depending on where it grows. It’s a fast-growing perennial that produces many intricate flowers with alternating shades of orange and yellow within each flower.
Although Lantana produces a blueberry-like fruit, it’s toxic to humans. If you decide to plant Lantana, you’re in luck—it’ll grow in several different environments and soil conditions within its USDA zone.
Lily
Scientific Name: Lilium bulbiferum var. croceum
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Geographic Origin: Southern Europe
- Plant Size: 3 – 4 feet tall
- Sun Exposure: Partial or full sun
- Plant Zone: 3 – 9
We’re presenting you with yet another Lily. This time, it’s a true lily that produces a deep reddish-orange flower that tappers to brown where it attaches to its stem. Dark tips protruding from this 2 – 3-inch wide flower add further beauty to its contrast.
The Lilium bulbiferum Lily variety has petals that face mostly upwards, unlike the droopier petals in many other species. It blooms in the early summer and can handle most soil conditions as long as you provide it with sufficient water.
Lion’s Tail
Scientific Name: Leonotis leonurus
- Plant Type: Broadleaf shrub
- Geographic Origin: South Africa
- Plant Size: 4 – 6 feet tall
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Zone: 8 – 11
Lion’s tail is yet another orange flowering plant in the mint family. It has a psychoactive component, and people use it as a medicinal medicine for improving myocardial function. The Lion’s Tail has tubular-shaped flowers with many-tiered whorls encircling each stem.
You’ll get to enjoy Lion’s Tail blooms in the summer, which will last into winter if you live in warmer regions. That said, take care with growing this plant, because countries like Poland and Latvia ban it.
Marigold
Scientific Name: Tagetes
- Plant Type: Annual
- Geographic Origin: Southern North America
- Plant Size: 4 – 48 inches tall
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Zone: 2 – 11
Tagetes is the traditional Marigold which is excellent for planting in gardens. While Marigolds come in many color varieties, orange and a deep orange-like golden color are among the most popular. These pom-pom-shaped flowers help keep harmful insects away from your plants.
You can plant Marigolds in almost any soil quality and can withstand small droughts. However, you should ensure to water them and that they have access to good drainage when it rains.
Mexican Sunflower
Scientific Name: Tithonia rotundifolia
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Geographic Origin: Mexico, Central America
- Plant Size: 3 – 8 feet tall
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Zone: 9 – 11
You won’t look at a Mexican Sunflower and immediately see a traditional sunflower, given its deep orangish-red color and lack of sunflower seeds. However, this tall plant is a favorite among migrating monarchs, as they eat pollen from its dark yellow center.
The Mexican Sunflower requires ample access to water. It can grow at altitudes over 3,000 feet, although warm climates are a necessity for it to remain a perennial. Otherwise, you might be able to grow it as an annual in cooler regions.
Million Bells
Scientific Name: Calibrachoa
- Plant Type: Perennial or annual, depending on the climate
- Geographic Origin: South America
- Plant Size: 6 – 12 inches tall
- Sun Exposure: Partial to full sun
- Plant Zone: 9 – 11
Million Bells is an excellent plant with orange flowers if you want your garden to fill with orange color. The flowers have a bell-like shape that resembles petunias, and they have veins and circles around their centers with darker orange to red colors.
Most impressive of all, Million Bells produce flowers for nine months of the year under the right conditions. The key is to keep them out of the cold, as they struggle to survive more than a light frost.
Montbretia
Scientific Name: Crocosmia
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Geographic Origin: South Africa
- Plant Size: 2 – 4 feet high
- Sun Exposure: Partial to full sun
- Plant Zone: 5 – 9
Montbretia is an exotic-looking plant that grows long stems that boast sword-shaped leaves, ending with a massive cluster of individual flowers that form a triangular shape at its tips. These flowers have lighter orange tubes with showy petals that become a darker orangish-red.
Caring for Montbretia involves giving them access to fertile soil, preferably with humus. They like frequent watering and well-draining conditions, although they can withstand drought once they reach maturity.
Nasturtium
Scientific Name: Tropaeolum Majus
- Plant Type: Annual
- Geographic Origin: Central America, South America
- Plant Size: 1 – 10 feet tall
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Zone: 2 – 11
Nasturtium is a hardy plant that produces beautiful little richly-colored orangish-yellow flowers. They’re a versatile species, offering you the option to plant them for ground cover, keep trimmed as a bushy plant, and as climbers on a trellis.
The Nasturtium’s water lily-like leaves compliment its flowers, which bloom from May to September. These fast growers sprout fast from seeds, and they prefer a moderate amount of water, although they can tolerate dry soil but not to the point of drought.
Orange Bells
Scientific Name: Tecoma alata
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Geographic Origin: South America
- Plant Size: 10 – 15 feet tall
- Sun Exposure: Partial to full sun
- Plant Zone: 8a – 11b
It’s hard to beat the beautiful trumpet-shaped flowers of orange bells. And as their name states, they come in orange. Orange Bells are shrubs that grow rapidly in hot, humid climates. We recommend pruning them in the fall or winter for shaping.
These plants make excellent, colorful privacy borders. They’re low-maintenance shrubs that prefer neutral or alkaline soil. Because of how large Orange Bells grow, we recommend spacing them 6 – 12 feet apart.
Painted Abutilon
Scientific Name: Abutilon pictum
- Plant Type: Flowering tree
- Geographic Origin: South America
- Plant Size: 16 feet tall
- Sun Exposure: Partial to full sun
- Plant Zone: 8 – 10
The upsidedown flowers of Painted Abutilons attract an array of hummingbirds and other pollinators. They have five petals that overlap, producing an elegant appearance. You’ll have a range of orange colors to choose from, as this plant has various shades of yellow and orange.
In cooler climates, the Painted Abutilon blooms from April to September. However, you can often enjoy an earlier and longer bloom in warmer climates. Painted Abutilons have specific soil requirements, as they need nutrient-rich sandy, loamy, or clay.
Pansy
Scientific Name: Viola tricolor var. hortensis
- Plant Type: Perennial, annual, or biennial, depending on the climate
- Geographic Origin: Europe, Asia
- Plant Size: 4 – 8 inches tall
- Sun Exposure: Partial or full sun
- Plant Zone: 7 – 11
The heart-shaped petals of pansies are a favorite among gardeners. These flowers rarely come in pure orange colors. Instead, you can expect to encounter them with splashy orange, yellow, and brown designs, to name a few.
Pansies are fast-growing flowers that don’t mind cooler temperatures and shrivel under extreme heat. If you plant them in areas with mild winters, you can grow them as biennials. Make sure to give your Pansies well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
Persian Buttercup
Scientific Name: Ranunculus asiaticus
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Geographic Origin: Mediterranean
- Plant Size: 1 – 2 feet tall
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Zone: 8 – 10
Buttercups are beautiful in and of themselves, but Persian Buttercups, also known as ranunculus, take it to a whole new level. These plants produce flowers with dense, ruffled petals that sit on tall stems. In fact, when looking straight down at their flowers, they almost look like a small, open rose.
You can buy Persian Buttercups in a range of colors, from peachy orange to dark orange. They bloom in the late spring or early summer and require sandy or loamy soil. Persian Buttercups only need watering if the earth starts to dry.
Peruvian Lily
Scientific Name: Alstroemeria
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Geographic Origin: Argentina, Chile
- Plant Size: 1 – 3 feet tall
- Sun Exposure: Full or partial sun
- Plant Zone: 7 – 10
Yes, Lilies make this list yet again. The reason we love Peruvian Lilies as a plant with orange flowers is that they produce smaller flowers atop tall, attractive dark green stems. As you’d expect from a Lily, they also have brown spots and bi or tri-colored petals, giving their orange base an extra pop.
Peruvian Lilies often bloom the first year you plant them if they have access to warm weather and fertile soil. If possible, plant these Lilies in slightly acidic soil.
Pocketbook Plant
Scientific Name: Calceolaria crenatiflora
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Geographic Origin: Central and South America
- Plant Size: 1 foot tall
- Sun Exposure: Partial to full sunlight
- Plant Zone: 10 – 11
Some people say the flowers on a Pocketbook Plant look more like slippers than a pocketbook, but we’ll let you make up your mind on that one. In either case, the Pocketbook Plant’s flowers are truly unlike any other on this list, and the orange variety comes with yellow accents.
Pocketbook Plants are a popular indoor species, although you can plant them in a garden. They thrive with a medium amount of moisture and well-draining soil to prevent root rot.
Pomegranate
Scientific Name: Punica granatum
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Geographic Origin: Iran to Northern India
- Plant Size: 3 – 30 feet tall
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Zone: 7 – 10
Pomegranates are beloved for their sweet reddish-pink fruit, but did you know they produce deep orangish-red flowers? The tube-shaped nature of their flowers makes them an excellent fit for hummingbird pollinators, and bonsai specialists often shrink this tree for ornamental purposes.
You can feel comfortable planting Pomegranate trees in sunny locations that would scorch most other plants. If you’re hoping to harvest fruit right away, choose one that’s at least two to three years old.
Poppy
Scientific Name: Papaver orientale
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Geographic Origin: Asia
- Plant Size: 1 – 3 feet tall
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Zone: 3 – 9
Poppies are gorgeous plants with deep orange, upward turned petals, and a wide violet-colored center. These hairy plants bloom in the mid-summer, and the flowers range from creased to fringed, depending on the variety.
Take care not to overwater Poppies, as it may lead to an early death. Furthermore, they don’t transplant well. So, it’s best to sow their seeds directly into the soil after you believe the last frost has passed.
Red Hot Pokers
Scientific Name: Kniphofia uvaria
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Geographic Origin: South Africa
- Plant Size: 2 – 4 feet tall
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Zone: 6 – 9
The name Red Hot Pokers might make you chuckle, but its name is spot-on. It has a flower head that reaches as far as five feet high and radiates with deep orange-red downward-facing narrow flowers, making it appear like a lit torch.
Red Hot Pokers grow in thick clumps, and some parts of the world consider them a weed. However, when you intentionally plant them in your garden, you can enjoy their flowers which bloom at different times during their growing season.
Rose
Scientific Name: Rosa
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Geographic Origin: North America
- Plant Size: 2 – 3 feet tall
- Sun Exposure: Partial to full sun
- Plant Zone: 6 – 9
It wouldn’t be right to put together a list of orange flowers without including the garden grown Rose. Although everyone thinks of red as the classic Rose color, the truth is that this flower comes in a variety of colors due to there being more than three hundred varieties within the Rosa genus.
Aside from their aesthetics, Roses have several uses, including offering fragrance to products, having high vitamin C in their edible rosehips, and alleviating stomach issues. Many Roses require fungal and insect treatments due to being susceptible to these diseases and pests.
Snapdragon
Scientific Name: Antirrhinum
- Plant Type: Vine
- Geographic Origin: Mexico, Central America
- Plant Size: 6 – 9 feet long
- Sun Exposure: Partial or full sun
- Plant Zone: 9 – 10
Snapdragons are a must-have flower for many gardeners, and it just so happens that their flowers can come in orange (along with many other varieties). Snapdragons get their name from their dragon-shaped nose. In fact, the shape is so unique that only small bees can get inside them to pollinate.
From spring to fall, Snapdragons put on a show, with them blossoming from the bottom up gradually throughout the season. Don’t worry if their blossoms slow down in the heat of the summer; that’s common. Make sure they have rich, well-draining soil.
Sneezeweed
Scientific Name: Helenium hoopesii
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Geographic Origin: North America
- Plant Size: 2 – 5 feet tall
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Zone: 3 – 8
Sneezeweeds are a bit of a trick on the eye since their downward turning petals are a deep gold yellow, surrounded by a dark orange honeycomb-like center that protrudes upward. So, while some would call this flower yellow, we consider it orange enough to land a spot on this list.
We recommend planting Sneezeweed in large spaces since they make for beautiful, colorful borders and prairie coverings. You can also cut this flower and put it in a vase for a week or more before it drops its petals.
Spanish Gold
Scientific Name: Sesbania punicea
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Geographic Origin: Northern Hemisphere
- Plant Size: 10 – 25 feet
- Sun Exposure: Partial to full sun
- Plant Zone: 5 – 8
Spanish Gold is a shrub that gets its name from the orangish-gold flowers that this shrub produces. You’ll get to enjoy its flowers from June to September. After the flowers fall, long bean-like pods appear, relying on water for dispersal.
You should plant Spanish Gold in areas that get lots of water, given that in the wild it grows in swaps, marshy shorelines, and other wet areas. It also requires slightly acidic soil.
Stalked Bulbine
Scientific Name: Bulbine frutescens
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Geographic Origin: South Africa
- Plant Size: 1 – 1.5 feet
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Zone: 9 – 11
The slender Stalked Bulbine is a great fit if you’re looking for a combination of attractive shrubby greenery and orange flowers. The flowers themselves are small, but many grow on each stalk, helping their deep orange petals to stand out. They also have pretty yellow stamens.
If you have a fear of killing plants, you’ll be glad to know that the hardy Stalked Bulbine can withstand everything from dry weather to intense humidity. They’re ideal for rock gardens or ground cover.
Strawflower
Scientific Name: Bracteantha bracteatum
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Geographic Origin: Australia
- Plant Size: 2 – 3 feet tall
- Sun Exposure: Partial to full sun
- Plant Zone: 8 – 11
The Strawflower is like no other flower you’ll find on this list because what appear to be orange flowers aren’t flowers at all; they’re bract leaves. Furthermore, these “flowers” have a stiff, papery feel. They’re truly unique, and we recommend giving them a try if you live in the right USDA zone.
Try to plant Strawflowers in rocky or sandy soils to maximize success. They need great drainage while also requiring mulch to ensure a high enough moisture level.
Trumpet Vine
Scientific Name: Campsis radicans
- Plant Type: Vine
- Geographic Origin: North America
- Plant Size: 25 – 40 feet long
- Sun Exposure: Partial to full sun
- Plant Zone: 4 – 9
The aptly-named trumpet vine boasts massive 4 – 12 flowers per stem that truly resemble a trumpet. These deep-throated orange flowers appear only after the plant has spent a few months in warm weather.
Trumpet Vines grow fast, so make sure you have trellises in place and check on them regularly to ensure the plant grows in the direction you want. These vines can quickly become invasive, so regular pruning is a must to prevent them from taking over your garden.
Tulip
Scientific Name: Tulipa
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Geographic Origin: Central Europe, Eastern Asia
- Plant Size: 9 – 24 inches tall
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Zone: 3 – 8
From pure orange, to orange and red, to tri-colored orange, there’s no shortage of orange tulip varieties you can use to add color to your garden. You can expect your Tulips to have one flower per stem, but keep an eye out for varieties with multiple flowers per stem if that interests you.
You’ll need to plant Tulip bulbs in the fall and can expect them to appear at the first signs of spring. They’re fast bloomers and flower quickly under ideal conditions with nutrient-rich, well-draining soil.
Verawood
Scientific Name: Bulnesia arborea
- Plant Type: Flowering tree
- Geographic Origin: Colombia, Venezuela
- Plant Size: 49 feet tall
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Zone: 9 – 12
The small Verawood tree is famous in South America for its durable tinder. However, this evergreen also has attractive ornamental features in landscaped yards, especially because of its orange flowers.
Verawoods require sandy, clay, or loamy soil, with its pH being less of a concern, given that they grow well in almost any condition. While these trees prefer moist soil, a drought spell won’t likely kill them, nor will strong winds.
Zinnia
Scientific Name: Zinnia elegans
- Plant Type: Annual or perennial, depending on the climate
- Geographic Origin: South America, Mexico
- Plant Size: 1 – 4 feet tall
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Zone: 2 – 11
Zinnias produce beautiful little flowers with daisy or pom-pom-like tops. It seems they bring new color varieties of Zinnias to the market every year, so you can expect to have a range of orange colors when you’re at a plant nursery.
It’s hard to go wrong when growing Zinnias, given that they’re hardy plants that can withstand almost any soil type as long as it drains well. Zinnias hold up well without much water, so most people don’t include them in their watering routine.
Final Thoughts
By now, we imagine you have your own list of plants with orange flowers that you’re interested in planting! If you’re interested in planting any of these flowering plants, shrubs, vines, or trees on this list, remember that the success of your planting will depend on what hardiness zone you live in.
In the case of some of the flowers we covered, they function as annuals at the cooler end of the plant zone range and orange perennial flowers at the higher end. Should you have any doubts, we recommend consulting with your local nursery. And before long, you can expect a yard full of orange flowering plants.
