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If you’re looking for a fun pop of color in your garden or landscape, consider adding orange perennial flowers. Many perennials display unique, stunning orange flowers that can differentiate your garden from a garden filled with more common red and pink flowers.
We have a list of 21 orange perennials that come in various shades of orange. So, you can pick the ones that will best match your current landscaping. Orange flowers typically symbolize excitement and enthusiasm, and these flowers are sure to bring about those feelings within you and anyone who walks through your garden.
In this guide, we take a deeper look at some of our favorite orange perennial flowers, including their scientific names and pictures. With this information, you’ll be able to determine which flowers will fit in with your garden landscape.Let’s jump in and take a look at some of the top choices in orange that will come back year after year!
Bird of Paradise
Scientific name: Strelitzia reginae
The Bird of Paradise is a versatile plant that can grow both indoors and outdoors. They can grow outside and thrive in USDA Plant Hardiness zones 9 to 11. This plant is best known for its unique flower that looks like the head of a crane.
Caring for a Bird of Paradise isn’t particularly challenging. It just requires a lot of sunlight and well-draining soil. It does best in temperatures between 65°F to 70°F.
Some species of Bird of Paradise can grow quite tall and large. Make sure to leave ample space around them and place them in the background of your garden so that they don’t obstruct the view of other plants.
Blackberry Lily
Scientific name: Iris domestica
This perennial isn’t a true lily and belongs in the iris family. It blooms a delicate orange flower with long, slender petals with reddish speckles on them. The flowers typically fade rather quickly and often blow away when facing strong winds. However, one plant grows multiple flowers during the growing season, so you’ll still have a vibrant garden for several months.
After the petals fall, a cluster of black seeds form in their place, and they’re often used in floral arrangements or left as a part of a winter landscape.
Blackberry lilies can grow in many places and thrive in zones 5 through 10. They enjoy a lot of sunlight and grow best in well-draining soil.
Blanket Flower
Scientific Name: Gaillardia
Fortunately, the beautiful Blanket Flower can grow in many different areas. It’s hardy in zones 3 to 10, so many people can enjoy its unique flowers. Each plant grows several flowers with a gradient of red, orange, and yellow petals.
They’re truly a unique sight to see, and they also attract butterflies. So, you’ll have a truly animated garden with these perennials in them.
Luckily, the Blanket Flower is easy to grow and also overwinters easily. They do best in areas with full sun and will bloom throughout the summer and into early fall.
Butterfly Weed
Scientific name: Asclepias tuberosa
This plant’s name is well-earned due to its ability to attract butterflies, especially Monarchs. The flower color can be bright orange or yellow, and they bloom in tiny clusters that are perfect for butterflies and honeybees to land on.
The Butterfly Weed is rather hardy and independent and thrives in zones 3 to 9. All they need is dry, well-draining soil and full sunlight. They don’t require a whole lot of water, so be careful of overwatering.
If you love having Butterfly Weeds in your garden, you can just leave them alone after growing season. Seed pods will take the place of the flowers and burst on their own around the mother plant. These seeds will quickly take root and start growing in the next season. They are considered an invasive weed in some regions, so staying on top of regular maintenance is imperative.
Chrysanthemum
Scientific Name: Chrysanthemum
While this flower is usually more commonly found in shades of red in many perennial gardens, orange is becoming a more popular color choice. Chrysanthemums are one of the most popular fall perennials and with good reason! They have amazing flowers that pack a bunch of paper-like petals to form a delicate cluster of vibrant colors. They bloom in several different colors, including bright orange.
These orange perennials grow best in zones 5 to 9 and can grow between one to three feet tall. They prefer areas with full sunlight during the growing season and won’t produce many flowers without enough exposure to light.
These plants require frequent watering because of their shallow root system and thrive when planted with soil suitable for vegetable gardening.
Cinquefoil
Scientific name: Potentilla
The Cinquefoil is an adorable bush with tiny orange button flowers dotted all over the plant. It’s a happy-go-lucky perennial that doesn’t require much extra care. They grow best in zones 2 to 8 and are drought-tolerant.
The flowers stand out against the dark green foliage and often attract butterflies. The plant is pest-resistant and deer-resistant, so it’s a great choice for gardeners that don’t have an extensive amount of time to care for plants.
Dahlia
Scientific name: Dahlia
Dahlias truly know how to make a statement in any garden. This perennial produces beautiful flowers that look similar to chrysanthemums. However, their flowers have pointed-tip petals and have a fuller, more globe-like shape.
Dahlias can grow perennially in zones 8 to 11 and require a little bit of care and attention to thrive. They’ll do best when surrounded by mulch because mulch will help retain moisture and prevent weeds from growing.
They’ll need more frequent watering in the growing season, and you can expect to water them about twice a week. These perennials may also need stakes established nearby to support their heavy flowers.
Daylily
Scientific name: Hemerocallis
The Daylily is a great choice if you’re looking for a plant with simple care needs. Once a Daylily establishes itself, it requires very little care and will continue to bloom for several years. In fact, they often do well when left untouched. The only thing to watch for is that these flowers can become invasive and take over a garden. Getting rid of them can be a problem once they’ve settled in.
The best growing conditions for Daylilies are spots with full sun and moist, well-draining soil. They also need some shade if they’re in hotter climates to preserve their flowers’ color.
Daylilies can grow beautiful red and orange flowers. Although the flowers usually last about a day after they fully bloom, a healthy and mature plant can produce hundreds of flowers during the growing season.
Gerbera Daisy
Scientific name: Gerbera jamesonii
The Gerbera Daisy is an iconic perennial with a beautiful, wheel-like flower and impressive foliage. They can grow both indoors and outdoors and are hardy in zones 8 to 10.
If planting outdoors, make sure to plant seeds in the spring after there’s no risk of any frost. Once they get established, you can start seeing flowers bloom within 14 to 18 weeks of planting.
The Gerbera Daisy is native to South Africa, but there have been several hybridizations over the years. Now, you can find Gerbera Daisies that grow single, semi-double, double, and spider flowers.
Regardless of the hybrid type you have, remember to pinch off the flowers once they wilt. This will help the plant keep its shape and encourage it to produce more blooms.
Globe Flower
Scientific name: Trollius
This perennial produces beautiful, pastel orange flowers that look like a more robust version of a Buttercup. They thrive in zones 5 to 8 and in moist areas with wet clay soil. The cute flowers often bring a cheery presence to their damp surroundings.
The Globe Flower is a relatively low-maintenance plant. As long as their soil is moist, they’ll do just fine. They’re also hardy against disease and pests, and they’re deer and rabbit-resistant.
Lantana
Scientific name: Lantana camara
The Lantana is a pretty vining plant that can climb up tree branches or grow in hanging baskets. Its flower colors include blue, orange, pink, red, white, and yellow, and it blooms clusters of adorably tiny flowers as it grows. The flowers tend to attract butterflies, adding more vibrancy and animation to your garden.
Lantanas grow best in zones 7 through 11 and are very sensitive to watering. They need a lot of water and won’t bloom if they don’t receive enough. Make sure to plant them in well-draining soil and keep watch to ensure that the soil doesn’t dry out. They can grow in full sun, but they prefer partial shade.
Pruning is also essential for Lantanas. Don’t be shy about cutting back these plants so that they can grow bushy and full instead of long and stringy.
Monkey Flower
Scientific name: Mimulus ringens
Monkey Flowers have a fun shape that often resembles the face of a monkey. They blossom from spring to fall and do best growing in wet areas, such as marshes and along stream banks.
These perennials can grow in zones 3 to 9 and can handle full sunlight as long as they get plenty of water. Their soil should never reach complete dryness, so if you live in a warmer climate, add mulch to help retain moisture.
Persian Buttercup
Scientific name: Ranunculus asiaticus
The Persian Buttercup blooms a whimsical flower with many crepe paper-like petals tightly wound together to create a delicate ball. The flowers come in several different colors, including a soft orange.
This beautiful perennial can grow in zones 4 through 7, but it does best in areas with cooler seasons and long, mild springs. They don’t handle hot weather and bright sun very well and the flowers will wither rather quickly.
Along with being an impressive edging plant, the Persian Buttercup makes a great bouquet of flowers. Many florists and plant enthusiasts covet the Persian Buttercup because the flowers add an elegant and quaint touch to any floral arrangement.
Peruvian Lily
Scientific name: Alstromeria
Alstromeria is a perennial that produces beautiful lily-like flowers that bloom in a deep red-orange color. The plant can reach up to a height of about three feet and take up quite some room, so tubers and seedlings need about 12 inches of space when planted. Multiple flowers will bloom all over the plant to create a bright and vibrant orange bush in the summer.
This plant is rather hardy in zone 7 to zone 10 and will thrive when properly pruned. They do best in growing in spots with partial shade and indirect sunlight. Too much sunlight may cause them to stop flowering.
Poppy
Scientific name: Eschscholzia californica
Poppies are a popular flower due to its symbolism and many uses. They have association with war history as white Poppies appeared on battlefields of World War I, and red Poppies are the flowers used on Veteran’s Day. The plant also has medicinal uses, and many people use the seeds to flavor baked goods.
Poppies also bloom beautiful orange flowers. This perennial doesn’t require much water once established. It’s essential to deadhead all the faded flowers for the plant to continuously bloom throughout the growing season. They grow best in zones 3 to 9.
Rainbow Bitterroot
Scientific name: Lewisia cotyledon
The Rainbow Bitterroot grows a beautiful set of flowers and interesting foliage. Its appearance is similar to succulent plants because of its waxy leaves. If pruned correctly, this plant can grow into a bushy dome of pastel orange flowers with complementary evergreen leaves. It’s a great option to use as an edging plant.
Rainbow Bitterroots do well in dryer climates with poor soil and can thrive in rock gardens. Once they establish themselves, they can handle their own very well and don’t require too much care. They’re drought-tolerant, but they’ll require a good amount of water in summer months, especially if they get settled in rocky soil.
This perennial can grow in zones 5 to 8. Keep in mind that the Rainbow Bitterroot prefer warmer climates and doesn’t handle extremely cold weather well.
Rock Rose
Scientific name: Helianthemum
The Rock Rose produces delicate flowers with tissue paper-like petals that bloom in late spring to midsummer. The flowers usually last for about a day, but a single plant will continue to produce flowers throughout the growing season.
This perennial can produce deep orange flowers that look beautiful against the color of its evergreen foliage. They truly add a stunning and whimsical feel to any garden.
Rock roses grow best in zones 4 to 9 and thrive in full sunlight. They don’t require a whole lot of maintenance and don’t need a whole lot of water either. They’re also resistant to deer and rabbits and are generally healthy and pest-free. So, they’re great plants for beginner gardeners.
Sneezeweed
Scientific name: Helenium
Despite the funny name, the Sneezeweed blooms vibrant orange flowers with cute round pistils. A particularly interesting variation is the Helenium “Biedermeier,” which produces beautiful ombre petals that transition from orange to yellow.
When you plant Sneeze Weeds in the spring, they’ll bloom in the early summer and last until early autumn. This perennial grows rather tall and work well as flowers in the background. They thrive in full sun, but they also need moist soil, so using mulch can significantly help them to thrive.
Summer Ragwort
Scientific name: Ligularia
Summer Ragworts are hardy perennials that thrive in zones 4 to 8. It’s the perfect plant for gardeners wanting to attract butterflies, honey bees, and hummingbirds. The flowers are a sweet yellow-orange, and they’re the perfect size for these small creatures to gather nectar.
While it may resemble other yellow perennial flowers, the color is borderline orange depending on the plant. Their foliage is a nice deep green or purple, which is a beautiful contrast color for its paler flowers.
This perennial enjoys full sunlight or partial shade in hotter climates. It grows in the summer and stops flowering in early autumn. During the growing season, it’s important to keep the soil moist and occasionally add fertilizer to encourage flowers to bloom.
Once the last flowers fall off in autumn, cut back the stalks to ensure healthy growth for the next growing season.
Torch Lily
Scientific name: Kniphofia
This perennial sets your garden ablaze with its bright flowers and unique shape. It also goes by Red Hot Poker, or Poker Plant, which perfectly describes this plant.
The cone structure of the flowers and gradient from red to orange to yellow makes the plant look like it’s set on fire. It’s also a great plant for attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
The Torch Lily grows best in zones 5 through 9 and prefer full sun. They aren’t very picky with soil type as long as it drains well. Once they get established, they’re rather hardy. However, they’re sensitive to drying out, so it’s important to be on top of watering in the summer months.
Wallflower
Scientific name: Erysimum
The Wallflower grows a uniquely rusty, muted orange flower that looks beautiful in autumn bouquets. It’s a very hardy and resilient plant that can often grow in cracks between bricks and cement.
This plant does best in zones 6 to 9 and requires very little water. Wallflowers can quickly become unruly, so it’s essential to guide them with pruning to ensure that they don’t take over a garden.
Final Thoughts
Orange perennials incite excitement and add bursts of cheerful color to any garden. They look beautiful throughout the spring and summer, and they also bring a sense of warmth in cooler fall months. We hope this list of orange perennial flowers has inspired you to seek out some beautiful plants to add to your garden for the next growing season.
