What’s My Name? A Guess the Flower Quiz
A rose by any other name still smells as sweet… but you should probably figure out its name or else you’ll have difficulty finding it at the garden center! How skilled are you at identifying the names of common garden flowers based on their descriptions? Find out with this fun guess-the-flower game! All of the blooming beauties featured in this quiz are flowering plants soon for sale at Kaw Valley Greenhouses, so if any pique your interest, come find us this spring!
I’m usually treated as an annual, but because I love shade, I can also live as an indoor houseplant! My flowers are usually red, pink, or white. What’s my name?
Petunia
Wax Begonia
Dianthus
Pentas
I’m a strong, herbaceous perennial with upright, woody growth. I produce an incredibly high volume of pale colored blossoms, with a very long bloom time—from late spring until early fall! What flower am I?
Celosia
Lantana
Guara
Snapdragon
I have blue and purple flower spikes that grow along tall stalks. I bloom all summer and into fall, and my flowers smell similar to sweet licorice so pollinators are attracted to me like moths to a flame. What flower am I?
Hummingbird Mint
Phlox
Lupine
Lobelia
On top of being a beautiful and drought-tolerant perennial, I have many medicinal properties and am frequently added to cough drops and herbal remedies. What’s my name?
Blanket Flower
Agastache
Strawflower
Coneflower
My blooms can reach up to the size of a dinner plate! While most of the other flowers in my family are accustomed to warm, tropical weather, I’m the toughest of the bunch and can withstand cooler temperatures without dying over winter. What’s my name?
Begonia
Hardy Hibiscus
Ice Plant
African Daisy
I come in all sorts of vibrant colors like magenta, lemon yellow, candy apple red, tangerine, and deep plum. I’m a popular annual for late summer and early fall, and I look amazing in cut flower bouquets. What flower am I?
Celosia
Portulaca
Stonecrop
Gomphrena
I’m a beautiful flowering vine that creeps up trellises and fences, with showy blooms in shades of purple, pink, and snowy white. Most varieties bloom in spring, while others will bloom into late fall. What flower am I?
Vinca
Salvia
Clematis
Calibrachoa
I’m a dense, lush spreading plant that stays low to the ground. I tend to grow up and over rocks or spill down the sides of raised garden beds. My foliage is evergreen and needle-shaped. What flower am I?
Ajuga 'Chocolate Chip'
Lamium ‘Dead Nettle’
Stonecrop
Creeping Phlox
0/8
Erm… well, this is embarrassing. You’ve seen a flower before, right? Hey, it’s okay—you’ve got nowhere to go but up from here! If you’d like to dive into the colorful world of flower gardening, Kaw Valley has your back. Visit one of our seasonal stores this spring to get started!
1/8
Yikes! Your knowledge of flower identification could use a little work. Don’t worry—the best way to learn is to immerse yourself! Visit one of our seasonal stores to get acquainted with the many beautiful flowers you can grow here in the Great Plains.
2/8
Yikes! Your knowledge of flower identification could use a little work. Don’t worry—the best way to learn is to immerse yourself! Visit one of our seasonal stores to get acquainted with the many beautiful flowers you can grow here in the Great Plains.
3/8
Eh, not too bad! You could still brush up on those flower identification skills, though. If you’re only familiar with the basics like roses, petunias, and lilies, we definitely recommend visiting one of our seasonal stores to explore all the incredibly diverse flowers and plants we can grow here in the Great Plains.
4/8
Eh, not too bad! You could still brush up on those flower identification skills, though. If you’re only familiar with the basics like roses, petunias, and lilies, we definitely recommend visiting one of our seasonal stores to explore all the incredibly diverse flowers and plants we can grow here in the Great Plains.
5/8
Hey, you’re not too shabby at flower identification! Now, you’re not quite at the point of going pro, but you’re pretty well versed in the world of flowers. There are always exciting new cultivars being released each year, so visit one of our seasonal stores to discover new flower varieties to add to your lexicon!
6/8
Hey, you’re not too shabby at flower identification! Now, you’re not quite at the point of going pro, but you’re pretty well versed in the world of flowers. There are always exciting new cultivars being released each year, so visit one of our seasonal stores to discover new flower varieties to add to your lexicon!
7/8
Sooo close to a perfect score! Color us impressed. You’re pretty skilled at naming flowers, and we’d guess you probably have a knack for floral design and DIY arrangements, too! To discover some new exotic flower varieties or a new release that’s hot on the scene, visit one of our Kaw Valley seasonal stores to see all the incredible flowers available for 2022.
8/8
WOW, okay, you understood the assignment. You can identify flowers like a total pro, and you probably know some of the Latin botanical names, too! You’d fit right in with the crew at Kaw Valley. If you’re ever looking for some exciting new annuals to add to your garden, or if you’d like some more in-depth knowledge on caring for your blooming beauties, visit one of our seasonal store locations! We’re always thrilled to meet more plant-obsessed folks in the area.