1. Daisy
   Marigold
2. Hydrangea
   Cosmos

Marigolds, which are native to Mexico, are usually yellow, orange or white. Since they're easy to grow and rarely have pest problems, marigolds are a popular choice among gardeners.

1. Anemone
   Hibiscus
2. Periwinkle
   Iris

Periwinkles bloom in late March and April. These blue-purple flowers are native to southern Switzerland and were brought to the United States as a medicinal herb.

1. Ranunculus
   Rose
2. Daisy
   Heliotrope

Ranunculus thrive in southern and western gardens. However, they also work well in containers and as cut flowers. The petals are are delicate and feel like crepe paper.

1. Geranium
   Daylily
2. Goldenrod
   Snowdrop

Snowdrops are named for their white, bell-like petals. Often, they're the first to bloom through melting snow, especially during mild winters. It's a sign that spring is around the corner!

1. Yarrow
   Petunia
2. Carnation
   Hibiscus

Yarrow flowers may be yellow, red, pink or somewhere in between. Traditionally, Native Americans used yarrow as an herbal medicine. Some people use it to treat stress and anxiety.

1. Iris
   Calendula
2. Pansy
   Daisy

The English daisy is the most recognizable type of daisy. With its bright yellow center and white petals, it's associated with innocence and purity. The daisy family, however, includes many types of flowers.

1. Orchid
   Tulip
2. Hollyhock
   Daylily

Tulips are bright and vibrant cup-shaped flowers. Typically, the bulbs are planted in autumn before the soil freezes over. By early spring, the tulips are ready to bloom!

1. Morning glory
   Snowdrop
2. Petunia
   Carnation

Morning glory grows long, slender vine-like stems. The trumpet-shaped flowers can be purple-blue, pink, magenta or white. Morning glories are also related to sweet potatoes!

1. Snapdragon
   Zinnia
2. California poppy
   Pansy

Pansies have heart-shaped petals that grow in a wide range of colors. They're also edible and have a light mint flavor! If you grow pansies without pesticides, you can add them to dishes like salads or desserts.

1. Orchid
   Jacob's ladder
2. Snapdragon
   Geranium

Orchids are native to the United States. However, you can find them all over the world — except Antarctica. Orchids are used in ancient Native American and Chinese medicine.

1. Periwinkle
   Bachelor's button
2. Nasturtium
   Goldenrod

Bachelor's button can grow blue, pink or white petals. It's also known as bachelor button, cornflower and ragged sailor. The flower lasts for a while after cutting, so it works well in bouquets.

1. Cosmos
   Daisy
2. Rose
   Nasturtium

Nasturtium flowers are also edible. In fact, they have a surprisingly peppery flavor! These flowers grow in a wide range of colors, including pale yellow, white and deep red.

1. Orchid
   Yarrow
2. Daylily
   Geranium

Also known as cranesbill, geraniums are easy to grow. The flowers are usually pink, purple, blue or white. They're also naturally deer resistant, so you won't have to worry about local deer eating them up.

1. Ranunculus
   Tulip
2. Hollyhock
   Begonia

Hollyhocks bloom in midsummer to early fall. Butterflies and hummingbirds love hollyhocks, but so do spider mites and Japanese beetles.

1. Iris
   Marigold
2. Cosmos
   Morning glory

Cosmos is native to Mexico. They're low-maintenance, easy to grow, and don't attract pests. These flowers have yellow centers and pink, red or white petals.

1. Gazania
   Jacob's ladder
2. Carnation
   Daisy

Native to southern Africa, gazanias are also known as treasure flowers. They're also part of the daisy family. On cloudy days, these flowers usually don't fully open.

1. Tulip
   Calendula
2. Anemone
   Hibiscus

Calendula, also known as pot marigold, is bitter yet edible. It can add flavor and color to meals like soups and salad. Calendula is also used in herbal medicine.

1. Snapdragon
   Cosmos
2. Yarrow
   Geranium

These flowers are named snapdragons because they look like a dragon's snout! They're native to southwestern Europe. In the garden, snapdragons attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

1. Carnation
   Azalea
2. Clematis
   Bachelor's button

The azalea is Georgia's state wildflower. This bright and vibrant flower grows slowly and is part of the same family as blueberries.

1. Calendula
   Heliotrope
2. Snowdorp
   California poppy

California poppies are native to the Pacific region of North America. You can find them in southern Washington, California, Nevada and New Mexico. Bees and butterflies love poppies!

1. Carnation
   Jacob's ladder
2. Iris
   Zinnia

Jacob's ladder, or creeping jacob's ladder, is native to eastern North America. The flower gets its name from the leaves that look like rungs on a ladder.

1. Violet
   Azalea
2. Nasturtium
   Sunflower

The sunflower is the state flower of Kansas. They can grow up to 10 feet tall! These cheerful flowers are called sunflowers because they turn toward the sun

1. Daylily
   Bachelor's button
2. Hibiscus
   Heliotrope

Did you know that some hibiscus flowers aren't tropical? The hardy perennial hibiscus, or rose mallow, can survive winter temperatures. Butterflies and hummingbirds love hibiscus flowers.

1. Iris
   Anemone
2. Foxgloves
   Gazania

There are 28 species of irises that are native to the United States. In total, there are 280 species around the world! These large and beautiful flowers range from deep maroon to pale yellow.

1. Peony
   Lavender
2. Clematis
   Calendula

Clematis means "vine" in Greek. The flowers can grow in a range of colors, from blue and purple to red and yellow. There are over 300 species of clematis!

1. Carnation
   Cosmos
2. Clematis
   Poppy

In the floral industry, carnations are a popular choice for bouquets. They're inexpensive and last for a long time after cutting. Carnations also symbolize a mother's love.

1. Morning glory
   Jacob's ladder
2. Violet
   Snapdragon

The common blue violet is a wildflower native to eastern North America. It's also the state flower of New Jersey, Illinois and Rhode Island.

1. Anemone
   Lavender
2. Gazania
   Orchid

Also known as the pasque flower or wind flower, anemones have hairy stems and leaves. These flowers love cool weather and are native to Europe and southwestern Asia.

1. Sunflower
   California poppy
2. Begonia
   Hollyhock

With more than 1,300 species and hybrids, the begonia family is extremely diverse. They're easy to grow and often used as bedding plants in gardens.

1. Yarrow
   Morning glory
2. Snapdragon
   Zinnia

The zinnia originated in Mexico. They love the heat, so they can withstand droughts and hot weather. Some types of zinnias can grow up to three feet tall.

1. Lavender
   Hibiscus
2. Tulip
   Heliotrope

Lavender is native to Russia, the Mediterranean region and the Arabian Peninsula. In ancient Egypt, this flower was used in the mummification process!

1. California poppy
   Anemone
2. Daylily
   Calendula

Did you know that daylilies wither away at dusk? In fact, its scientific name is Hemerocallis, which means "beauty for a day" in Greek. Luckily, each stem makes more than one bud.

1. Pansy
   Goldenrod
2. Rose
   Heliotrope

Heliotrope is native to Peru. They're an old garden favorite that grow in shades of violet. In the home, heliotropes are perfect for hanging baskets and windowsill boxes.

1. Petunia
   Hollyhock
2. Yarrow
   Snapdragon

From light blue to dark red, petunias grow in a variety of shades. These flowers are also closely related to tobacco. In fact, the name comes from "petun", or tobacco in Brazilian.

1. Iris
   Heliotrope
2. Foxgloves
   Peony

Foxgloves are native to western, southern, and central Europe. They're called foxgloves because the flowers look like the cut-off fingers from a glove!

1. Calendula
   Pansy
2. Azalea
   Goldenrod

Goldenrod is one of the most common wildflowers in eastern North America. There are also 130 species! Bees and butterflies love these bright yellow flowers.

1. Foxglove
   Hollyhock
2. Rose
   Morning glory

Roses are the symbol of love and romance. And according to the University of Illinois, they have been around for 35 million years! The rose is also the state flower of New York.

1. Hydrangea
   Daylily
2. Bachelor's button
   Clematis

Hydrangeas LOVE water! They thrive in moist soil and don't do well in droughts. Hydrangeas, also known as bigleaf hydrangeas, grow clusters of pink, blue or white flowers.

1. Jasmine
   Heliotrope
2. Hydrangea
   Periwinkle

Known for its light and sweet fragrance, jasmine originated from China, the Himalayas and Asia minor. Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to these flowers.

1. Tulip
   Nasturtium
2. Iris
   Peony

Peonies are large and fragrant flowers that originated from China, Siberia and Mongolia. In the 6th century, peonies were used as medicine in Europe.