Can You Identify These Summer Flowers?

By: Kennita Leon
Estimated Completion Time
2 min
Can You Identify These Summer Flowers?
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About This Quiz

People love the summer for a host of reasons, and even though this one may be far down on the list, we get to see some of the most beautiful flowers of the year during these short three months. But do you pay more attention to the ice cream and the summer bodies than you do the flowers? It's time to test your summer flowers knowledge with this quiz. 

Summer is undoubtedly the brightest season of the year; just about everything is bright! The sun, the beach shorts, the food and yes, the flowers. And while you may think that because summer is easy breezy, that this quiz might be, too, then you have another thing coming. Of course we've put the favorites like lavenders, sunflowers and marigolds, we also have some flowers you may have never heard of like the zinnia, kangaroo paw, yarrow and scarlet sage. 

Whether you have to make an educated guess by ruling out all the wrong options, or whether you're playing eeny meenie miny mo, all we're concerned with is your score by the end of the quiz. So come prove to us that you know your flowers (whether it's by luck or chance) with this summer flowers quiz. 

Lavender Identify this summer flower.
Daffodil
Wallflower
Lavender
Erigeron
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Lavender, which appears in the early summer and lasts for 4 to 6 weeks, is a fragrant herb which is used to make lavender essential oil.

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Sunflower What kind of flower is this?
Sunflower
Daisy
Waterlily
Ursinia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The sunflower is a tall plant which is easily recognized by its large, yellow flower head surrounding a darker-colored flower disk.

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Baby's breath Which flower do you see here?
Viola
Dianthus
Forsythia
Baby's breath
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Baby's breath is a classic herb which produces clusters of small, delicate flowers, typically white.

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Calla lily Tell us this summer flower's name.
Dianthus
Calla lily
Verbena
Anthurium
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Calla lilies, which comes in shades of yellow, orange, green, pink and purple, are identified by their trumpet-shaped petal with a style in the middle.

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Fuchsia Which popular summer flower is this?
Euphorbia
Wild rose
Flax flower
Fuchsia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Fuchsia, also called lady's eardrop, are known for their deep reddish-purple colored or white petals, which may be tubular to bell-shaped.

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hydrangea Can you name this flower based on its picture?
Hydrangea
Daffodil
Wallflower
Evening primrose
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Hydrangea, of which there are 23 species, is a genus of climbing or erect woody shrubs with ball-like clusters of flowers.

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Chrysanthemums Can you tell us this flower's name?
Chrysanthemum
Waterlily
Erigeron
Ursinia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Chrysanthemums are a genus of ornamental plants characterized by their large flower heads, which come in a variety of colors.

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Iris Which summer flower is being shown here?
Daisy
Iris
Foxglove
Calla lily
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Iris is the common name for a plant genus containing 300 species, the most popular being the common garden iris.

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Carnation What type of flower is this?
Carnation
Flax flower
Daffodil
Dianthus
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Carnation, also known as grenadine or clove pink, is a widely grown herbaceous plant which is noted for its fringe-petaled flowers.

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Gladiolus Can you identify this flower's name?
Euphorbia
Wallflower
Dianthus
Gladiolus
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Gladiolus is a genus of the iris family which is indigenous to the Mediterranean area, Europe and Africa.

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marigold Match this summer flower to its name.
Verbena
Delphinium
Marigold
Waterlily
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Marigold is the common name for any species of the genus Tagetes which, like its name suggests, come in shades of red, orange and yellow.

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Bird of Paradise Do you know the name of this flower?
Viola
Wild rose
Bird of paradise
Forsythia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Bird-of-paradise, also known as the crane flower, is an ornamental plant noted for its pointed, bright orange and blue flowers.

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hibiscus What name does this flower go by?
Ursinia
Erigeron
Daffodil
Hibiscus
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Hibiscus is a large, trumpet-shaped flower formed with five or more petals, with colors ranging from white, pink, red, purple, orange, yellow or peach.

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Gardenia flower Identify this summer flower.
Evening primrose
Gardenia
Euphorbia
Daisy
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Gardenias, which may be solitary or appear in small clusters, are creamy-white flowers with an intoxicating fragrance and shiny, dark green leaves.

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Dahlia What kind of flower is this?
Delphinium
Dahlia
Waterlily
Foxglove
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Dahlia, which comes in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes, is a member of the Aster family, along with sunflowers and daisies.

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Heather Which flower do you see here?
Heather
Dianthus
Wallflower
Dianthus
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Heathers, also known as Scotch heather or ling, is an evergreen branching shrub with white, pink, purple or mauve colored flowers.

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Heliconia Tell us this summer flower's name.
Viola
Verbena
Flax flower
Heliconia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Heliconias are bright red, orange and yellow flowers which are typically found near forest clearings and river banks.

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Plumeria Which popular summer flower is this?
Plumeria
Wild rose
Euphorbia
Daffodil
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Plumeria, also called frangipani, are small, multi-colored ornamental flowers which come in a variety of colors.

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delphinium Can you name this flower based on its picture?
Waterlily
Delphinium
Erigeron
Ursinia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Delphiniums, which are popular in cottage-style gardens, are identified by their small, brightly colored petals of blue, pink, purple or white.

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Begonia Can you tell us this flower's name?
Forsythia
Daisy
Begonia
Delphinium
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Begonias, of which there are several variants, are two-toned colored flowers which appear in shades of pink, rose, salmon, apricot, scarlet or yellow.

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periwinkle Which summer flower is being shown here?
Anthurium
Dianthus
Calla lily
Periwinkle
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Periwinkle is the common name for any of the plants of the genus Vinca which are known for their small, pale blue flowers.

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Lilac What type of flower is this?
Wallflower
Lilac
Foxglove
Begonia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Lilac, which is known for its warm, spicy scent, is a typically purple but also comes in several other shades.

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Bougainvillea What name does this flower go by?
Bougainvillea
Verbena
Daffodil
Euphorbia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Bougainvillea is a genus made up of 18 shrubs, small trees and vines with small flowers, usually magenta.

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Aster Can you identify this flower's name?
Wild rose
Aster
Delphinium
Erigeron
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Also called starworts, asters are known for their star-like shape and colorful petals (lavender, purple, pink, red, blue or white) and yellow centers.

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Cosmos Do you know the name of this flower?
Cosmos
Dianthus
Flax flower
Evening primrose
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Cosmos is a genus of garden plants which produces small flowers with a yellow center surrounded by pink, purple, red or white petals.

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Foxgloves Match this summer flower to its name.
Waterlily
Daisy
Anthurium
Foxgloves
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Foxgloves are poisonous, herbaceous plants which are easily recognized by their trumpet-shaped flowers.

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Zinnia Identify this summer flower.
Viola
Wallflower
Ursinia
Zinnia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Zinnia, native to North America, is a genus of perennial herbs and shrubs known for their small, multi-colored flowers.

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freesia What kind of flower is this?
Daffodil
Freesia
Delphinium
Euphorbia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Freesia, native to South Africa, is a member of the iris family which produces bell-like, lemon-scented flowers in hues of yellow, white, blue and orange.

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blue salvia Which flower do you see here?
Wild rose
Erigeron
Dianthus
Salvia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Salvia is a genus of the mint family with nearly 960 species which produces brightly pigmented flowers.

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Star gazer Tell us this summer flower's name.
Foxglove
Verbena
Stargazer
Forsythia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Stargazer, also known as Lilium Orientalis, is a hybrid lily which is characterized by its bright pink and white coloration.

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Amaranth Which popular summer flower is this?
Flax flower
Daisy
Amaranth
Waterlily
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Amaranths are annual or short-lived perennials which are known for their droopy, reddish-magenta pigmented flowers.

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Canna Can you name this flower based on its picture?
Ursinia
Wild rose
Canna lily
Viola
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Canna lily is a perennial plant known for its large, red, orange or yellow flowers which resemble lilies.

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Purple coneflower Can you tell us this flower's name?
Euphorbia
Wallflower
Delphinium
Purple coneflower
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Purple coneflowers, indigenous to North America, are identified by their light purple flowers and brown center.

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Allium Which summer flower is being shown here?
Daffodil
Erigeron
Allium
Evening primrose
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Alliums are a genus of garlic- or onion-scented herbs which are easily recognized by their spherical flower clusters.

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Shrub roses What type of flower is this?
Dianthus
Shrub roses
Anthurium
Begonia
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Shrub roses, native to the Northern hemisphere, are best known for their fragrance and wide variation of colors.

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Kangaroo paw Can you identify this flower's name?
Kangaroo paw
Viola
Forsythia
Foxglove
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Kangaroo paw, which ranges in color from yellow to emerald green, is the common name for several species within the Anigozanthos genus.

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Monkshood Do you know the name of this flower?
Verbena
Waterlily
Daisy
Monkshood
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Monkshood are poisonous, perennial herbs of the buttercup family with blue or purple hood-shaped flowers.

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Yarrow Match this summer flower to its name.
Erigeron
Yarrow
Ursinia
Flax flower
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Yarrows, native to the North Temperate Zone, are perennial herbs known for their small and clustered yellow, white or pink flowers.

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Cocks comb What name does this flower go by?
Cockscomb
Delphinium
Euphorbia
Wild rose
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Cockscomb, a species of the amaranth family, is a common garden plant which produces white, yellow, orange, red and purple flowers.

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Scarlet sage Tell us what this flower is called.
Wallflower
Daisy
Scarlet sage
Daffodil
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

As its name suggests, scarlet sage comes in a bright shade of red as well as white, pink, salmon, orange, lavender, purple and burgundy.

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