You may have come across round or star-shaped flowers, but have you ever seen stunning cone-shaped flowers?
Flowers stand out more when they have a unique shape! These cone-shaped flowers are sure to be an eye-catcher in your garden!
The best cone-shaped flowers.
The term “cone-shaped flowers” here means that they become wider at the bottom and taper to a pointed shape towards the top, creating a cone-shaped appearance.
Botanical name: Melianthus major
Native to South Africa, honeysuckle is an evergreen shrub with nectar-rich flowers. It is very toxic, so be careful!
Botanical name: Lupinus spp.
Lupins are perennial herbaceous plants with tall, cone-shaped inflorescences. If you have a bright terrace or balcony, this is a must-have!
Botanical name: Veronica spp.
It is also known as Veronica, a low-maintenance perennial with tall, pointed inflorescences in white, blue, pink or purple.
Botanical name: Carex spp.
Carex flowers come in red, yellow, brown and even green. They add a unique texture and color contrast to garden settings.
Botanical name: Pennisetum setaceum
Fountain grass has fluffy, spiky-looking, yet drooping plumes. These plumes last into the fall and add a beautiful touch to gardens.
Botanical name: Lavandula spp.
Known for its tall, cone-shaped spike flowers, lavender is a versatile herb whose uses range from decorative to culinary.
Botanical name: Polygala vulgaris
Milkweed flowers come in blue, purple, pink or white. The flowers are not quite pointed and have a more pronounced shape at the tip.
Botanical name: Aloe Succotrina
Aloe Succotrina has thick, spiny leaves with tall orange spikes and spiky flowers ! It can certainly be a focal point in a small garden!
Botanical name: Mentha Piperita
Peppermint has small, pointed flowers in shades of pink, purple or white. It is a cross between spearmint and water mint.
Botanical name: Hedysarum Coronarium
Also known as French honeysuckle, this plant grows red and smells sweet. Flowers are cone-shaped.
Botanical name: Delphinium spp.
Delphiniums have shiny, conical flower spikes that make them appear taller. The flowers are available in purple, blue, red, white and orange.
Botanical name: Digitalis purpurea
The species, native to Europe, has cone-shaped flowers in shades of pink, white and violet. Keep it away from pets as it is mildly toxic.
Botanical name: Ajuga reptans
Bugleweed, also known as Carpet Bugle, is a low-growing perennial that produces spikes of small, cone-shaped flowers in shades of blue, purple, pink, or white.
Botanical name: Lythrum salicaria
It is a member of the Lythraceae family and has showy white, magenta or reddish purple flowers in long clusters called racemes.
Botanical name: Quesnelia
Quesnelia features showy flowers with a slightly pointed tip and comes in bright shades of red, blue and purple.
Botanical name: Kniphofia spp.
Also known as torch lily, it is a perennial herbaceous plant with tall inflorescences of bright red, orange and yellow colors .
Botanical name: Antirrhinum majus
A great potted plant, snapdragon flowers take on a conical shape when grown in groups. What makes them even more attractive is that they grow on tall spikes.
Botanical name: Liatris spicata
Gayfeather, also called Blazing Star, has tall spikes of cone-shaped flowers that also attract bees and butterflies .
Botanical name: Lysimachia clethroides
This plant thrives in sunny locations and in places with small white flowers tightly packed on sturdy spines. It blooms from May to August.
Botanical name: Lobelia Cardinalis
Cardinal flowers have tall, leafy inflorescences and bright red flowers that are particularly popular with hummingbirds or butterflies .
Botanical name: Matthiola incana
Stock is an easy-care plant known for its clove-scented flowers. Make sure the plant receives plenty of bright, indirect sunlight for optimal flowering.
Botanical name: Veronicastrum virginicum
This tree, native to North America, has cone-shaped flowers in shades of white and pink . It is ideal as a border plant.
Botanical name: Celosia argentea var. cristata
Also known as wool flower, it features unique cone-shaped flower heads in red, orange, yellow and pink -yellow colors.
Botanical name: Buddleja davidii
Buddleia or butterfly bush is a deciduous shrub that produces spikes of spiky flowers in shades of lavender, pink or white.