There are a lot of beautiful plants that start with B, ideal for anyone who has green fingers. In fact, there are so many that it can be overwhelming to pick which one to buy or learn about.
So, to help make this process easier, we’ve created this article packed with plants beginning with B!
Even if you want some inspiration or learn about some gorgeous plants, the following information will hopefully make you happy. So, whether you’re a plant parent newbie or a seasoned pro, this article is for you. Read on!
1. Baby Blue Eyes
This is a gorgeous blue flowery plant with white centers and delicate fern-like leaves. The frilly flowers are easy to care for and fall into the perennial category, so they’re ideal for beginners.
2. Ball Cactus
When many people think about cacti, they feel about this spiky, round one.
However, this plant loves to be kept dry, so if you’re not great at remembering to water your green friends, why not try this drought-tolerant one?!
3. Balloon Flower (Platycodon Glandiflorus AKA Astra Blue)
This is a perennial, which produces lovely purple and blue flowers with long petals. To look after this plant, make sure you moderately water it and put it in full sun or partially shaded.
4. Baby’s Breath AKA Bristol Fairy
This perennial doesn’t mind if you forget to water it occasionally as it’s super hardy and will tolerate full sunlight.
In addition, the tiny flowers are white, which can be used in the bride’s bouquets to add an extra delicate element.
5. Basket Of Gold AKA Gold Dust
As the name suggests, this plant has golden-colored flowers, which are super vibrant and will surely brighten up any garden.
In addition, the bushy plant loves being in full sunlight and doesn’t mind being left without water for a while.
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6. Bear’s Breeches (Acanthus “Summer Beauty”)
If you want a sophisticated floral plant that adds height to any landscaping, this one has creamy white blooms. The graceful flowers are shaded by purple petals from a long green stem.
7. Bearded Penstemon (Penstemon Barbatus)
This plant has long rose-red flowers which appreciate full sunlight and can survive in drought conditions. In addition, this perennial is resistant to deers and has bold petals, perfect for proudly blooming in your garden!
8. Beardtongue
This perennial has super dainty petals, which can come in blue, white, red, pink, yellow, orange, and violet. This plant grows super fast, loves being exposed to a lot of sunlight, and looks excellent in vases or bouquets.
9. Beaver Tail Cactus (Opuntia Basilaris)
Like a beaver’s tail, this cactus has long, flat leaves with fluttering pink blooms atop them. The plant is native to hot climates; it can tolerate dry conditions in full sunlight.
10. Bee Balm (Monarda “Gardenview Scarlet”)
This perennial has spiky red flowers, and hummingbirds love it, so if you live in an area with these birds, this can encourage them to visit. This plant can also thrive in full sun or partially shaded natural areas.
11. Bells Of Ireland (Moluccella Laevis)
If you’re a fan of bushy, green plants that live comfortably in many outdoor areas, the Bells of Ireland is a good option. This perennial has trumpet-like calyces that line strong stems, so you can use them to add interest to a vase arrangement!
12. Bachelor’s Button
This perennial has beautiful cobalt-blue blooms, which are super delicate and have a violet center. These last a long time when they’re kept in a vase of water, meaning they’re a favorite among many florists.
13. Begonia
These plants have pretty petals and come in different variations to suit other green-fingered people. These are super popular plants because they’re easy to care for and nurture, too!
14. Bergenia
The Bergenia is an evergreen perennial native to mountainous regions in Europe and Asia. These plants love being in shaded spots, access moist soil and are occasionally fertilized (about twice a year).
15. Black-Eyed Susan
This orange, red and brown floral plant has eye-catching blooms, which bring a bohemian element to any landscaping. The flowers reach upwards above muted green, long bushy leaves that grow underneath.
16. Blanket Flower
The Blanket Flower plant grows either yellow or red flowers that look a bit like daisies.
The advantages to these flowers are that they last a long time, can survive a short drought, and appreciate different levels of sunlight.
17. Blazing Star
This plant is popular amongst gardeners for use as borders in flower beds because it grows vertically. The blazing star has bold purple flowers, which attract cute insects such as pretty butterflies and buzzing bees.
18. Bleeding Heart
As the name suggests, this plant creates pinky-red partially heart-shaped petals which appear to be bleeding with white flowers. This is a striking perennial, bringing interesting structure to landscape designs.
19. Bluebell
This blue flower is seen all over the countryside in the U.K. in hedgerows and the sides of roads. These small petals are super striking because they’re a charming pop of color and pop up all over the place here in Springtime.
20. Blue-Eyed Grass
These flowers look like gorgeous piercing blue eyes and have an ombre effect with a yellow center.
The petals are pretty symmetrical and are native to eastern states in the U.S, so why not try growing them if you live here?
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21. Buddleja
This plant has a few other names, including butterfly bush, summer lilac, and orange eye. It produces super bushy tiny blue flowers, cone-shaped and native to central China.
22. Bush Morning Glory
These perennials produce rounded pink flowers in summer from thin, delicate stems. The trumpet-shaped blooms can survive in many different conditions and don’t need much care to thrive.
23. Buttercup
Buttercups produce tiny yellow flowers that thrive in forests, meadows, and hedgerows in Europe. Each bloom has five delicate flowers, which produce ample pollen that feeds ants, bumblebees, and butterflies.
24. Banana Shrub
This plant has tough, waxy leaves that thrive in hot temperatures. The bushy Banana Shrub grows light yellow colored petals, which are reasonably thick and soft to the touch.
25. Bay Laurel
The Bay Laurel can be grown as a shrub or mighty tree that can reach up to 60 feet high. This plant has long, thin waxy leaves, commonly found in Mediterranean countries.
26. Bambusa Multiplex “Green Giant”
This evergreen plant originates from China and can reach 300 inches tall. This Asian plant is excellent for creating a screen for privacy because it has big fluffy-looking leaves and dense stems.
27. Baptisia “Blueberry Sundae”
This fun-sounding plant has blueberry-colored tall blooms, which reach upwards vertically towards the sun. The Baptisia loves sunlight and can grow up to 36 inches tall, which means you can easily plant it in a pot.
28. Begonia Grandis “Alba”
We adore this plant because it has delicate droopy flowers, which are light pink. The Begonia Grandis originated from China and can reach 24 inches tall, producing broad dark green leaves.
29. Belamcanda Chinensis “Hello Yellow”
This pretty plant has cute yellow flowers which face the sun, giving it a friendly appearance. The “Hello Yellow” loves either full or partial sun because it’s native to Japanese climates.
30. Blechnum Nipponicum
This is an evergreen plant with long fanning leaves, which stretch outwards. The Blechnum nipponicum can tolerate light shade, so it’s a great one to choose for putting on the lower parts of a flower bed.
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31. Bletilla Striata “Albostriata”
The Bletilla striata originate from Eastern Asia and have delicate pink fluting flowers that sprout from a thin stem. The long narrow leaves beneath it lap up sunlight, even if it’s in partial light conditions.
32. Brugmansia “Betty Marshall”
The Brugmansia is characterized by floaty snow-white flowers, which stand out amongst the dark green leaves that soak up sunlight.
This plant thrives in super sunny spots and can even grow 120 inches tall, so it’s ideal if you want to fill a space in a warm climate garden.
33. Brugmansia “Snowball”
A funky Brugmansia, the “Snowball” has eye-catching variegated leaves that match the white flowers beneath. The petals are trumpet-shaped and thrive in partial or complete sunlight conditions.
34. Brunnera Macrophylla “Jack Frost”
This plant has leaves that appear to be bitten by frost, which we believe gave it its name.
The skeletal pattern follows the natural veins in the leaves, which means that the details in the leaves are highlighted.
35. Buddleia “Orange Sceptre”
This plant has orange fanning flowers which sit in between long green leaves. We love that this plant has a vertical structure, which will add height to any landscaping.
Conclusion
We’ve run through thirty-five different plants that start with B! Whether you’re looking for a bushy shrub or spiky cactus, there’s some in this article for you.
Our personal favorites include the Buddleia “Orange Sceptre” because it has a cheerful color scheme.
However, if you want a funky plant to grow in a warmer climate, why not grow the Beavertail Cactus. Happy growing!
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The majority of people who have no interest in the subject, and aren’t green fingered assume that all plants and vegetables require the same growing conditions. This is not the case at all. Each plant has its own unique and interesting history and growing process.
I hope you will find The Natural List useful, and that it will help educate you on the wide variety of different flower and plant species there are across the globe.
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