This collection presents 29 Plants that start with E, spanning from “Easter Lily” to “Evergreen Huckleberry”. Many entries are ornamental perennials and shrubs, with some edibles and native groundcovers.
Plants that start with E are common garden and wild species whose common names begin with the letter E. For example, the Easter Lily has long symbolized purity in spring celebrations worldwide.
Below you’ll find the table with Common name, Scientific name, USDA zones, and Type.
Common name: The everyday name you know and use, helping you quickly spot plants in gardens and catalogs.
Scientific name: The Latin binomial that uniquely identifies each species, so you can find precise plant information.
USDA zones: The typical cold-hardiness range (1–13) indicating where a plant reliably survives outdoors in winter.
Type: A concise label like tree, shrub, perennial, or vine that tells you the plant’s growth habit.
Plants that start with E
| Name | Scientific name | USDA hardiness zone | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elderberry | Sambucus nigra | 4–8 | shrub |
| Elephant Ear | Colocasia esculenta | 8–11 | perennial |
| English Ivy | Hedera helix | 4–9 | vine |
| English Lavender | Lavandula angustifolia | 5–9 | perennial |
| Echinacea | Echinacea purpurea | 3–9 | perennial |
| Eucalyptus | Eucalyptus globulus | 8–11 | tree |
| Eggplant | Solanum melongena | 9–11 | annual |
| Evening Primrose | Oenothera biennis | 4–9 | perennial |
| Edelweiss | Leontopodium alpinum | 4–7 | perennial |
| Elm | Ulmus americana | 2–9 | tree |
| Empress Tree | Paulownia tomentosa | 5–9 | tree |
| Euphorbia | Euphorbia characias | 7–10 | perennial |
| Euonymus | Euonymus japonicus | 7–10 | shrub |
| Enkianthus | Enkianthus campanulatus | 4–7 | shrub |
| English Oak | Quercus robur | 4–8 | tree |
| English Yew | Taxus baccata | 6–8 | shrub |
| Easter Lily | Lilium longiflorum | 7–10 | bulb |
| Evergreen Huckleberry | Vaccinium ovatum | 7–9 | shrub |
| Epimedium | Epimedium rubrum | 4–8 | groundcover |
| Escallonia | Escallonia macrantha | 7–9 | shrub |
| Enset | Ensete ventricosum | tropical/not hardy | perennial |
| Elephant Bush | Portulacaria afra | 9–11 | succulent |
| Engelmann Spruce | Picea engelmannii | 2–7 | tree |
| English Bluebell | Hyacinthoides non-scripta | 4–8 | bulb |
| English Daisy | Bellis perennis | 4–8 | perennial |
| Eryngium | Eryngium planum | 4–8 | perennial |
| English Walnut | Juglans regia | 6–9 | tree |
| Eastern Redbud | Cercis canadensis | 4–9 | tree |
| Eastern Hemlock | Tsuga canadensis | 3–7 | tree |
Descriptions
Elderberry
Multi-stemmed shrub with clusters of white flowers and dark edible berries used for jams and syrup; wildlife-friendly and easy to grow in moist soils.
Elephant Ear
Bold tropical foliage with huge heart-shaped leaves; grown for dramatic borders or containers and dug up in cold climates each winter.
English Ivy
Evergreen climbing vine or groundcover with glossy lobed leaves; great on walls and in shade but can be invasive in some regions.
English Lavender
Compact, fragrant shrub-like perennial with gray foliage and purple flower spikes; drought-tolerant and excellent for drying and borders.
Echinacea
Tall, daisy-like flowers with prominent cones that attract pollinators; hardy, low-maintenance and often grown for cut flowers and herbal use.
Eucalyptus
Fast-growing aromatic evergreen used for screening, timber and oil; striking peeling bark and lance-shaped leaves but sensitive to hard freezes.
Eggplant
Warm-season vegetable with glossy purple (or white) fruits; grown as an annual in temperate gardens, needs heat and consistent moisture.
Evening Primrose
Yellow, evening-opening blooms on tall stalks; self-seeds readily and is valued for night scent and pollinators.
Edelweiss
Low alpine perennial with fuzzy, star-shaped white blooms; ideal for rock gardens and well-drained, sunny spots.
Elm
Large deciduous shade tree with vase habit and serrated leaves; classic street tree though many varieties suffer from Dutch elm disease.
Empress Tree
Very fast-growing tree with huge heart-shaped leaves and fragrant purple flowers; used ornamentally but can naturalize aggressively.
Euphorbia
Architectural Mediterranean perennial with bold cyathia and milky sap; drought-tolerant and dramatic in mixed borders.
Euonymus
Evergreen shrub for hedging with glossy leaves and good pruning tolerance; some variegated cultivars brighten landscapes.
Enkianthus
Deciduous woodland shrub with bell-shaped spring flowers and brilliant red fall color; prefers acid soil and shade to part sun.
English Oak
Stately, long-lived deciduous oak with lobed leaves and strong timber; a classic shade tree in parks and large gardens.
English Yew
Dense evergreen conifer often clipped into hedges or topiary; very shade-tolerant but all parts are poisonous if eaten.
Easter Lily
Fragrant white trumpet flowers associated with spring; typically forced for holiday display or grown from bulbs in mild gardens.
Evergreen Huckleberry
Native evergreen shrub with glossy leaves and sweet edible berries; prefers acidic soil and coastal climates.
Epimedium
Shade-loving groundcover with delicate, heart-shaped leaves and airy spring flowers; drought-tolerant once established and deer-resistant.
Escallonia
Glossy evergreen shrub producing clusters of pink to red tubular flowers; useful for hedges and coastal sites.
Enset
Large, banana-like perennial grown for dramatic tropical foliage; tender in cold climates and often grown as a container or greenhouse plant.
Elephant Bush
Compact succulent with small round leaves and reddish stems; used as groundcover, bonsai or container plant in warm climates.
Engelmann Spruce
Cold-hardy conifer with soft blue-green needles and a narrow conical form; good for mountain landscapes and windbreaks.
English Bluebell
Charming woodland bulb with nodding blue bell-shaped flowers in spring; spreads to form naturalistic drifts.
English Daisy
Low-growing perennial with cheerful button-like flowers; ideal for lawns, borders and rock gardens, often tolerates close mowing.
Eryngium
Architectural perennial with spiky blue-silver flower heads and thistle-like foliage; excellent for dried bouquets and coastal sites.
English Walnut
Large nut tree producing tasty walnuts; needs space and deep, well-drained soil with long, warm growing season.
Eastern Redbud
Small ornamental tree with early spring masses of pink pea-like flowers along branches; great for small yards and naturalized plantings.
Eastern Hemlock
Graceful, shade-tolerant evergreen with fine-textured needles; commonly used in woodland gardens and shelterbelts.