Here you’ll find 43 Plants that start with D, organized from “Daffodil” to “Dyer’s woad”. They include bulbs, ornamentals, edibles and hardy shrubs used for gardening, dyeing and habitat restoration.
Plants that start with D are common garden and wild species whose everyday names begin with the letter D. Notably, the daffodil features in many spring festivals, while dyer’s woad supplied blue dye in medieval Europe.
Below you’ll find the table with Common name, Scientific name, USDA hardiness zones and Type.
Species entries include links to detailed pages for cultivation tips and distribution.
Common name: The everyday name you recognize, helping you quickly find and compare plants across guides and garden labels.
Scientific name: The Latin binomial gives precise species identification so you can match plants to care instructions and research.
USDA hardiness zones: Range shows climates where a plant survives outdoors, so you can choose species suited to your region.
Type: Compact labels like tree, shrub or perennial explain growth form and help you plan placement and maintenance needs.
Plants that start with D
| Common name | Scientific name | USDA zones | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy | Bellis perennis | 4-8 | perennial |
| Daffodil | Narcissus pseudonarcissus | 3-8 | bulb |
| Dahlia | Dahlia pinnata | 8-11 | perennial |
| Dandelion | Taraxacum officinale | 3-10 | herb |
| Daylily | Hemerocallis fulva | 3-9 | perennial |
| Dogwood | Cornus florida | 5-9 | tree |
| Douglas-fir | Pseudotsuga menziesii | 4-7 | tree |
| Datura | Datura stramonium | varies | annual |
| Dogbane | Apocynum cannabinum | 3-9 | herb |
| Dutchman’s breeches | Dicentra cucullaria | 3-7 | perennial |
| Dusty miller | Jacobaea maritima | 7-10 | perennial |
| Duckweed | Lemna minor | varies | herb |
| Date palm | Phoenix dactylifera | 8-11 | tree |
| Dragon tree | Dracaena draco | 9-11 | tree |
| Dragon fruit | Selenicereus undatus | 10-11 | succulent |
| Desert rose | Adenium obesum | 9-11 | succulent |
| Desert willow | Chilopsis linearis | 7-9 | tree |
| Deutzia | Deutzia gracilis | 5-8 | shrub |
| Delphinium | Delphinium elatum | 3-7 | perennial |
| Drumstick tree | Moringa oleifera | 9-11 | tree |
| Dove tree | Davidia involucrata | 6-8 | tree |
| Dragon’s blood tree | Dracaena cinnabari | 10-11 | tree |
| Dutchman’s pipe | Aristolochia macrophylla | 5-9 | vine |
| Dead-nettle | Lamium purpureum | 3-9 | herb |
| Dropwort | Filipendula vulgaris | 4-8 | perennial |
| Duck potato | Sagittaria latifolia | varies | herb |
| Damson | Prunus domestica | 5-9 | tree |
| Dyer’s greenweed | Genista tinctoria | 4-8 | shrub |
| Dyer’s woad | Isatis tinctoria | 5-8 | herb |
| Dittany | Origanum dictamnus | 8-10 | herb |
| Duranta | Duranta erecta | 9-11 | shrub |
| Daphne | Daphne odora | 7-9 | shrub |
| Dill | Anethum graveolens | varies | herb |
| Dog rose | Rosa canina | 4-8 | shrub |
| Deodar cedar | Cedrus deodara | 7-9 | tree |
| Deergrass | Muhlenbergia rigens | 7-10 | grass |
| Douglas maple | Acer glabrum | 4-8 | tree |
| Devil’s club | Oplopanax horridus | 3-6 | shrub |
| Devil’s backbone | Euphorbia tithymaloides | 9-11 | shrub |
| Dragon arum | Dracunculus vulgaris | 6-9 | perennial |
| Dog fennel | Eupatorium capillifolium | 6-10 | herb |
| Drummond’s phlox | Phlox drummondii | varies | annual |
| Dog’s mercury | Mercurialis perennis | 4-8 | perennial |
Descriptions
Daisy
European native lawn flower with white ray petals and yellow centers; low-growing groundcover often used in borders and cottage gardens.
Daffodil
Spring-blooming bulb from Europe with trumpet-shaped yellow or white flowers; great naturalized drifts and deer-resistant borders.
Dahlia
Mexican tuberous perennial prized for large, colorful blooms in many forms; excellent for beds, containers and cut flowers.
Dandelion
Widespread Eurasian native now global; bright yellow composite flowers, edible greens and roots, and a common lawn/field weed.
Daylily
Asian native with trumpet-shaped flowers that open for a day; tough, low-maintenance border plant with many cultivars and colors.
Dogwood
Eastern North American understory tree with showy white or pink spring bracts, attractive fall color and red berries for wildlife.
Douglas-fir
Tall Western North American conifer used for timber and as a landscape evergreen; soft needles and distinctive cone bracts.
Datura
Tender, often annual plant with large fragrant trumpet flowers; native and naturalized in many regions but highly toxic if ingested.
Dogbane
North American native with milky sap and small clusters of pinkish flowers; historically used for cordage, mildly toxic to animals.
Dutchman’s breeches
Eastern woodland spring ephemeral with delicate, white, pantaloons-shaped flowers; excellent for shady naturalistic plantings.
Dusty miller
Mediterranean native grown for silvery, felted foliage that contrasts well in borders and containers; small yellow flowers sometimes appear.
Duckweed
Tiny floating aquatic plant found worldwide; fast-growing fronds are useful in ponds, wildlife habitats and water treatment.
Date palm
Iconic Middle Eastern palm producing edible dates; tall, architectural and drought-tolerant in warm, dry landscapes.
Dragon tree
Canary Islands native with thick trunk and swordlike leaves; striking architectural houseplant or outdoor subtropical specimen, produces red resin historically called “dragon’s blood.”
Dragon fruit
Climbing cactus native to the Americas that produces showy night-blooming flowers and bright magenta fruits with sweet white or red flesh.
Desert rose
African/Arabian succulent shrub with a swollen trunk and showy pink to red trumpet flowers; popular in containers and bonsai.
Desert willow
Southwestern U.S. native small tree with willow-like leaves and tubular pink flowers that attract hummingbirds; drought-tolerant street or specimen tree.
Deutzia
East Asian native shrub with spring clusters of white or pink flowers; low-maintenance, great for mixed borders and mass planting.
Delphinium
Tall spikes of blue, purple or white flowers from Eurasian meadows; classic cottage-garden staple that often needs staking.
Drumstick tree
Fast-growing South Asian tree with nutritious leaves and edible pods (“drumsticks”); drought-tolerant and used for food and medicinal purposes.
Dove tree
Chinese native noted for its dangling white bracts that resemble handkerchiefs or doves; dramatic spring-blooming specimen tree.
Dragon’s blood tree
Socotra Island endemic with umbrella-shaped crown and red resin; striking, slow-growing subtropical tree prized for its silhouette.
Dutchman’s pipe
Large-leaved climbing vine with pipe-shaped brownish flowers; excellent for shady screens and arbors where pipe-shaped blooms are a curiosity.
Dead-nettle
Eurasian native with scalloped leaves and purple-pink flowers; useful groundcover in shade gardens and valuable early nectar for bees.
Dropwort
European meadow plant with ferny foliage and clusters of creamy, airy flowers; good in wildflower meadows and well-drained borders.
Duck potato
Wetland native with arrowhead leaves and starchy tubers used as food by wildlife and people; great for pond margins and bog gardens.
Damson
A plum type producing small, tart fruits ideal for jams and preserves; European garden fruit tree with spring blossoms.
Dyer’s greenweed
European subshrub with bright yellow pea-flowers; historically used as a dye plant and as a low-maintenance border shrub.
Dyer’s woad
Mediterranean biennial/short-lived perennial grown historically for indigo-like dye; blue-green foliage and yellow flowers.
Dittany
Aromatic Greek native oregano relative with silvery leaves and pink flowers; used ornamentally and in herbal traditions.
Duranta
Tropical American shrub with purple flowers and yellow berries; commonly used as a showy hedge or ornamental in warm climates, mildly toxic.
Daphne
Asian evergreen shrub prized for intensely fragrant early-spring pinkish-white flowers; used in foundation plantings and scent gardens.
Dill
Annual herb from Eurasia with feathery foliage and yellow umbels; popular culinary herb for pickles, fish and seed flavoring.
Dog rose
Wild European rose with simple pink flowers and bright orange hips; used for hedging, wildlife cover and rose-hip preserves.
Deodar cedar
Himalayan cedar with graceful, pendulous branches and aromatic wood; commonly used as a specimen tree in large landscapes.
Deergrass
California native ornamental grass forming fine-textured clumps; drought-tolerant and useful for erosion control and naturalistic plantings.
Douglas maple
Western North American small maple with multi-stemmed habit and good fall color; suitable for mountain and native-style landscapes.
Devil’s club
Spiny, large-leaved shrub of the Pacific Northwest; dramatic understory plant with traditional medicinal uses—handle with care.
Devil’s backbone
Tropical succulent-like shrub with zigzag stems and variegated leaves; used as a container or houseplant, sap is irritating.
Dragon arum
Mediterranean tuberous perennial with a dramatic dark spathe and foul-smelling flower that attracts carrion flies; bold specimen for unusual gardens.
Dog fennel
Florida and southeastern U.S. native with fine, feathery foliage and inconspicuous flowers; common in disturbed sites and along roadsides.
Drummond’s phlox
Colorful Texas native annual with masses of pink, red or white flowers; great for cottage gardens, borders and pollinators.
Dog’s mercury
Shade-loving European woodland perennial with greenish flowers; historically noted but toxic to livestock and not for edible use.