Mexican Flowers

Discover the top Mexican flowers, from marigolds to dahlias, and explore their beauty, meanings, and rich cultural ties to Mexico’s heritage.

Cosmos are annual flowering plants native to Mexico, characterized by brightly colored, daisy-like blooms borne on long, slender stems. Cosmos is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae (sunflower) family native to the meadowland and scrubland of Mexico, where most species are found.

Ipomoea

Flower Type: Annuals

Ipomoea belongs to a family of flowering plants known as Morning Glory, which are unruly vines, deeply rooted in Mexico's flora. They have blue, purple, lavender, or pink flowers that fade at night and open every morning.

Marigold

Flower Type: Annuals

Marigold (Tagetes erecta), known in Mexico as Cempasúchil, holds immense cultural significance. Its vibrant orange and yellow blooms are central to Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations, where the flowers are used to decorate altars and graves.

Apache Plume

Flower Type: Shrubs

Apache Plume (Fallugia paradoxa) is a hardy shrub native to the deserts of northern Mexico and the southwestern U.S. It produces simple, white, five-petaled flowers resembling small roses, followed by feathery pink seed plumes that look like a cloud.

Polianthes tuberosa

Flower Type: Perennials

Polianthes tuberosa, commonly known as tuberose, is possibly native to Mexico. It's considered iconic and has a long cultural history dating back to pre-Columbian times. The Agave genus (Agavaceae) includes about 200 species.

Nicotiana

Flower Type: Annuals/Perennials

Discover the rich history and stunning beauty of Nicotiana species in Mexico, featuring night-blooming flowers, ancient rituals, and their enduring cultural significance.

Bouvardia

Flower Type: Shrubs

Bouvardia (Bouvardia ternifolia) is a genus of vibrant, tubular flowers native to Mexico, with species like B. ternifolia showcasing brilliant scarlet to coral-red blooms. The flowers grow in small, elegant clusters that attract hummingbirds. Historically, Bouvardia has ties to colonial Mexico, where it was cultivated for ornamental gardens.

Gaura

Flower Type: Perennials

Attract butterflies and other pollinators to your garden with Gaura's long stems, which are made of delicate flowers. It is a Mexican perennial herb that grows to a height of 15 to 48 inches. The flowers are available in pink, white, or a combination of the two colors.

Four O’ Clock

Flower Type: Perennials

Four O'clock will delight both your eyes and your nose, with fragrant tubular flowers that come in a variety of patterns and colors. Often, you even get different colored flowers on the same plant. the flowers are tubular, red, pink, or white, up to 6.5 cm long and 3.5 cm wide with 5 to 6 stamens.

Dahlia

Flower Type: Tender Perennial

Dahlia is available in various shapes, colors, and sizes, which makes it popular with florists and gardeners. Dahlias, along with sunflowers and daisies, belong to the Asteraceae family. Although more than 20,000 species in this family, Dahlias, Mexico's national flower, has become one of the most popular competition flowers today.

Amaranthus hypochondriacus

Flower Type: Annual

Known commonly as Prince's Feather or simply Amaranth, Amaranthus hypochondriacus is a striking ornamental and edible plant native to Mexico. It features bold, upright spikes filled with tiny magenta to red flowers and large, broad green leaves. Amaranth holds deep cultural significance in Mexico.

Ageratum

Flower Type: Annuals

Ageratum (Ageratum houstonianum) is a soft, fluffy-looking flower native to Mexico and Central America. It’s prized for its small, fuzzy blooms that come mostly in shades of blue, lavender, pink, or white. The plant grows low to the ground and produces dense, colorful clusters perfect for borders and containers.