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Don’t dwell on their size! These little flowers make a big impact and look stunning in pots and in the garden!
Whether verbena, snowdrop or snowdrop – these small flowers stand out for their colors and inflorescences that are sure to make your garden an eye-catcher!
Best little flowers
1. Gypsophila
Botanical name: Gypsophila paniculata
USDA zones: 3-9
Baby’s Breath has tiny flower clusters that look great hanging baskets. It also symbolizes lasting love, making these flowers ideal Gift for weddings.
2. The sneaking Jenny
Botanical name: Lysimachia nummularia
USDA zones: 3-9
Creeping Jenny has small, round and tiny leaves yellow flowers. As an ideal ground cover, it thrives in moist soil and partial shade.
3. Blue Star Creepers
Botanical name: Isotoma fluviatilis
USDA zones: 5-9
It appears tiny white flowers with a subtle touch of blue. The plant is ideal for creating a lush, low carpet in the garden – you can also grow it on the border.
4. Verbena
Botanical name: Verbena officinalis
USDA zones: 7-11
The small flowers are available in purple, pink and red. They’re no bigger than a dime and stick out in clumps!
5. Corsican coin
Botanical name: Mentha requienii
USDA zones: 5-9
The Corsican mint is small purple flowers. This aromatic plant is perfect for adding a touch of herbal charm to gardens or containers.
6. Chamomile
Botanical name: Matricaria chamomilla
USDA zones: 4-9
chamomile is known for its small, daisy-like flowers that thrive in a variety of conditions. With calming properties, it also serves as a functional herb in gardens.
7. Aubrieta
Botanical name: Aubrieta deltoidea
USDA zones: 4-9
Aubrieta has tiny, four-petaled flowers of various colors, but looks extraordinary in a purple hue. As a low-litter perennial, it is ideal for Rock gardens or as Ground cover.
8. Candytuft
Botanical name: Iberis sempervirens
USDA zones: 3-9
Candytuft is an easy plant to care for and thrives in well-drained soil and full sun. It is ideal for borders, rock gardens and as a ground cover.
9. Saxifrage
Botanical name: Saxifraga spp.
USDA zones: 3-9
Saxifrage has tiny, star-shaped flowers that grow on long stems. It is perfect for growing in groups in pots ‘flowery’ effect!
10. Fairy primrose
Botanical name: Primula malacoides
USDA zones: 8-10
Fairy Primrose presents clusters of small, pastel-colored flowers. It is a great plant to gift on occasions such as Birthdays or any special moments.
11. Dwarf Snapdragon
Botanical name: Chaenorrhinum minus
USDA zones: 4-8
Dwarf snapdragons produce tiny flowers in various shades. It is perfect for borders, containers or simply to add a touch of color to your garden.
12. Sweet Alyssum
Botanical name: Lobularia maritima
USDA zones: 5-9
Sweet Alyssum consists of groups of tiny, fragrant flowers. Because it is a low-growing plant, it is an excellent choice for borders.
13. Moss rose
Botanical name: Portulaca grandiflora
USDA zones: 2-11
Moss rose Shows small, succulent leaves and bright flowers in various colors. If you have a sunny location, this one will thrive!
14. Forget-me-nots
Botanical name: Myosotis sylvatica
USDA zones: 3-8
forget Me Not have tiny, blue flowers with a faint yellow center. Both as a border plant and as a container plant, they add a touch of beauty to the garden.
15. Soapwort
Botanical name: Saponaria officinalis
USDA zones: 3-9
The plant is characterized by tiny features pink or white flowers. It thrives in well-drained soil and full sun and is a charming addition to cottage gardens.
16. Nierembergia
Botanical name: Nierembergia spp.
USDA zones: 7-10
With its small, cup-shaped flowers, you can’t miss growing Nierembergia. This easy-care plant can also be grown as a ground cover.
17. Oxalis
Botanical name: Oxalis triangularis
USDA zones: 6-11
This plant features clover-like leaves and small, star-shaped flowers. However, it is particularly popular because of it deep purple foliage.
18. Snow in summer
Botanical name: Cerastium tomentosum
USDA zones: 3-7
Snow in summer with its tiny white flowers and silvery foliageis a wonderful choice as a low-spreading ground cover.
19. Dwarf nasturtium
Botanical name: Tropaeolum minus
USDA zones: 2-11
Dwarf nasturtium has edible flowers in colors of red, orange and yellow. An ideal choice for containers and hanging baskets.
20. Globe Daisies
Botanical name: Globularia spp.
USDA zones: 5-9
It features round flowers and is an attractive addition to rock gardens. Its low maintenance makes it a good choice for gardening beginners!
21. Blue-eyed grass
Botanical name: Sisyrinchium angustifolium
USDA zones: 4-9
The blue-eyed grass has slender, iris-like leaves and is delicate blue flowers with yellow centers. These short-lived flowers are a perfect choice for rock gardens.
22. Snowdrops
Botanical name: Galanthus nivalis
USDA zones: 3-7
With their pure white, drooping flowers, snowdrops are among the early bloomers in spring. They look great blooming under trees!
23. Sedum
Botanical name: Sedum spp.
USDA zones: 3-9
Stonecrop, also called sedum, is characterized by small star-shaped flowers. It is a drought tolerant Perennial that thrives in full sunlight.
24. Lobelia
Botanical name: Lobelia erinus
USDA zones: 4-9
The bright flowers of the lobelia add a lively touch to the outdoor area. This low-growing plant is suitable for containers and hanging baskets.
25. Blue Star Forget-me-nots
Botanical name: Myosotis palustris
USDA zones: 5-9
The squill forget-me-not has tiny flowers that look like little stars. This hardy plant grows well in wetlands, borders and woodland gardens.
26. Viola (Wild Violet)
Botanical name: Viola sororia
USDA zones: 3-9
With its tiny purple flowers, Wild Violet is a perfect plant ground cover, create a carpet of color. You can also grow it in wide containers.
27. Mazus
Botanical name: Mazus reptans
USDA zones: 4-9
Mazus is a low-growing perennial with tiny purple or white flowers. Ideal as a ground cover, it adds a delicate charm to your outdoor area.
28. Fairy Fan Flower
Botanical name: Scaevola aemula
USDA zones: Varied
Native to AustraliaThe fairy fan flower has small, fan-like flowers. It is adaptable and charming and is great for hanging baskets.
29. Bluebell
Botanical name: Campanula spp.
USDA zones: 3-9
Bluebells have, as the name suggests bell-shaped flowers in shades of blue, purple and white. This versatile plant remains compact, making it a good choice Table tops.
30. Basket full of gold
Botanical name: Aurinia saxatilis
USDA zones: 4-7
The basket of gold is made up of clusters of golden yellow flowers. Ideal for rock gardens and slopes, this plant will add a touch of sunshine wherever it grows!
31. Coreopsis
Botanical name: Coreopsis spp.
USDA zones: 4-9
Known for its bright yellow daisy-like flowers, Coreopsis is a robust specimen and quite easy to care for. Grow it as a colorful fringe specimen for the best appearance.
