Here are 23 tiny flowers that will enhance your borders, hanging baskets, and even fairy gardens.
Warning
Several plants with tiny flowers can be toxic to humans, animals, or both.
‘Bristol Fairy’ is a reliable performer and will bloom from April until the end of summer.
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They will happily grow in any rock crevice or wall.
Unlike manyrock gardenplants, fairy foxglove will grow in partial shade.
This short-lived perennial readily self-seeds and will continue to produce flowers for many years when planted in moist areas.
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The plants are covered in bright blue flowers with cheerful yellow eyes in April and May.
Kenilworth ivy is only hardy in USDAzones6 and higher, but self-seeding in colder climates is common.
New varieties of this plant ensure that blossoms won’t fade when the weather heats up.
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When nights get hot, shear the plant and keep it hydrated for a repeat bloom.
Trim the plants after blooming to maintain the compact, mounding shape.
Snow-In-Summer
Snow-in-summer is a robust perennial with a silver cast to the foliage and abundant white flowers.
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The plants are excellent rock garden candidates, thriving in full sun and sharply draining soils.
Snow in summer is hardy down to zone 3, making it a welcome addition to alpine gardens.
In early spring, these plants are standard offerings in garden centers everywhere.
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you might also grow a range of luscious flowers in Easter egg hues from seed.
The seedsgerminate quickly, sometimes in less than a week, and transplants thrive in cool spring weather.
Give your sweet alyssum a trim when blooming gets sparse to rejuvenate the plant.
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Many cultivars act as a flowering ground cover and culinary herb, such as ‘Italian Oregano’ thyme.
The leaves grow in clusters on thin stems.
The purple blossoms will return a few weeks later, attracting native bees and beneficial wasps.
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They are treasured for their long-lived blooms, clove-like scent, and ease of care.
Many varieties are available, including hardy annuals, biennials, and perennials.
Hummingbirds, bees, and other pollinators also favor these lovely, bright-colored flowers.
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They don’t get big; some might cascade a little bit.
To encourage more blooms, deadhead the flowers once they’ve faded.
Otherwise, you’ll have more luck with them in the spring and fall.
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Creeping Phlox
Phlox grows in many sizes, including low-spreading, creeping, and tall garden phlox.
These perennials handle full to partial sun and prefer rich, well-drained soil.
Deadhead these flowers to encourage more blooms.
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Bees, other pollinators, and hummingbirds visit these flowers.
They’realso called pentasand produce flowers in red, pink, and purple shades.
This plant will benefit from deadheading to extend its blooming period.
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Primrose
Primroses produce beautiful umbrels of colorful flowers that arise on sturdy stalks in spring.
Some varieties have flower clusters on a single stem or only one flower per stem.
Most are low-growing and prefer partial sun, although they can tolerate full sun with frequent watering.
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Divide these perennials to prevent them from overgrowing in one area.
that attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees.
Unfortunately, it is also invasive, unless you select a sterile cultivar such as ‘Blue Chip’.
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With its miniature stature, it fits in small yards and can also be grown in containers.
It’s a plant that appreciates full sun and tolerates drought.
The trick for producing flowers with this plant is to allow it to dry out before watering it.
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It grows moderately, often adding a few inches to its size each year.
This plant fares best in full sun and can tolerate drought.
The easy-growing native doesn’t seem to attract deer or rabbits, but it’s a big-time aphid magnet.
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Butterflies and hummingbirds are attracted to this plant’s flowers.
It has rough, citrusy leaves that deter deer.
Winter-hardy in zones 7 to 11, it is planted as an annual in cooler zones.
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It is invasive in warmer parts of the United States, such as Florida, Hawaii, and Arizona.
Yarrow
Yarrow is a long-lasting perennial plant with tiny flat flower clusters that can spread aggressively.
Deadhead its flowers to prevent it from spreading its seed.
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It blooms from summer to fall.
Its pollen-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Once established, it is drought tolerant.
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It also has tiny (1/8 inch long), evergreen, scale-like leaves.
They all have clusters of tiny, star-shaped flowers in many colors that bloom late in the growing season.
They look beautiful in a wildflower garden with a delicate, lace-like look.
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However, they can beconsidered a weedand self-seed readily.
Deadhead this plant to prevent its aggressive spread.
Many varieties are drought-proof; their small size helps retain moisture and reduce evaporation.
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Any flowers that use that descriptor are usually dwarf or compact varieties of that flower.
The bright green plant itself is only the size of a grain of rice.
African violets, kalanchoe, and begonias are small flowering plants that do best as indoor plants.
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All are sensitive to cold.
In the case of violets, they have specific watering and humidity needs that are difficult to control outside.
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