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Flower Guides: Types, Native Flowers and How to Grow Them

Guides by Edward Hodsdon, Briana Yablonski, Linsay Evans and 3 more writers. Updated .

Explore flower types, learn how to grow them, and discover native flowers for your region, from US states to Mexico, Australia and Africa. Our in-depth guides feature beautiful flower photography, growing zones and care notes, and several include finders to help you choose the best options for your garden.

Flower Guides by Topic

Flower Types, Lists and Names

10 guides

Roses, Peonies, Dahlias and Hydrangeas

15 guides

Growing, Planting and Garden Care

17 guides

Benefits of Flowers, Healing Plants and Quotes

4 guides

Who Writes Our Flower Guides

  • Edward HodsdonContributing EditorWriter and wildlife gardener38 guides here
  • Briana YablonskiSenior EditorFlower farmer, grower and flower delivery tester24 guides here
  • Linsay EvansContributing EditorWriter on flowers, floriography and floral design10 guides here
  • Madison MoultonContributing EditorGardening writer, editor and author8 guides here
  • Larissa RunkleSenior EditorWriter, gardener and flower delivery tester6 guides here
  • Brandy WellsContributing EditorWriter and flower delivery tester5 guides here

How This Page Was Made

Who Did What

Guides in this hub by
Edward Hodsdon, Briana Yablonski, Linsay Evans, Madison Moulton, Larissa Runkle, Brandy Wells
The photographs at the top
The three guides in this hub that earn the most from reader visits among those updated and signed off this year, at most one from each topic page
The lists
Every flower guide we publish; a guide waiting for its update joins once it is updated and signed off. Cards read November 4, 2026
Signed off
James Sinclair, Founder & Editorial Director, November 6, 2026

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