This list includes 51 Plants that start with G, from “Gambel oak” to “Gumbo limbo”. These species span trees, shrubs, perennials and succulents commonly used in gardens, landscapes and restoration.
Plants that start with G are a diverse group of garden and wild species, from drought-tolerant oaks to tropical trees. Many have cultural uses; for example, “Gumbo limbo” features in Caribbean folklore and traditional medicine.
Below you’ll find the table with Common name, Scientific name, USDA hardiness zones and Type.
Common name: The familiar name gardeners use; you can quickly recognize plants for shopping and planning gardens.
Scientific name: The Latin binomial gives precise species identity, helping you find reliable care and reference information.
USDA hardiness zones: Shows cold-tolerance as zone ranges so you can judge a plant’s likely survival in your area.
Type: One-word category (tree, shrub, perennial, annual, succulent, grass, fern, vine) that helps you choose plants by form and use.
Plants that start with G
| Common name | Scientific name | USDA hardiness zones | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardenia | Gardenia jasminoides | 8–11 | shrub |
| Ginkgo | Ginkgo biloba | 4–9 | tree |
| Geranium | Geranium pratense | 3–8 | perennial |
| Gerbera | Gerbera jamesonii | N/A | perennial |
| Garlic | Allium sativum | 3–9 | bulb |
| Grape | Vitis vinifera | 6–9 | vine |
| Grapefruit | Citrus ×paradisi | 9–11 | tree |
| Gooseberry | Ribes uva-crispa | 3–8 | shrub |
| Goldenrod | Solidago canadensis | 3–9 | perennial |
| Goldenseal | Hydrastis canadensis | 3–7 | perennial |
| Goldenrain tree | Koelreuteria paniculata | 5–9 | tree |
| Gazania | Gazania rigens | 9–11 | perennial |
| Gladiolus | Gladiolus communis | 7–10 | bulb |
| Globe amaranth | Gomphrena globosa | N/A | annual |
| Goji berry | Lycium barbarum | 5–9 | shrub |
| Grape hyacinth | Muscari armeniacum | 4–9 | bulb |
| Golden pothos | Epipremnum aureum | N/A | vine |
| Golden barrel cactus | Echinocactus grusonii | 9–11 | succulent |
| Grevillea | Grevillea juniperina | 9–11 | shrub |
| Groundsel | Jacobaea vulgaris | 2–11 | annual |
| Guava | Psidium guajava | 9–11 | tree |
| Gum tree | Eucalyptus globulus | 8–10 | tree |
| Gumbo limbo | Bursera simaruba | 10–11 | tree |
| Glory-of-the-snow | Chionodoxa luciliae | 3–8 | bulb |
| Gaura | Oenothera lindheimeri | 5–9 | perennial |
| Garden phlox | Phlox paniculata | 4–8 | perennial |
| Garden strawberry | Fragaria ×ananassa | 4–9 | perennial |
| Ghost plant | Graptopetalum paraguayense | 9–11 | succulent |
| Golden chain | Laburnum anagyroides | 5–7 | tree |
| Griselinia | Griselinia littoralis | 8–10 | shrub |
| Ground cherry | Physalis pruinosa | N/A | annual |
| Gentian | Gentiana acaulis | 3–7 | perennial |
| Ginger | Zingiber officinale | 9–12 | perennial |
| Goatsbeard | Aruncus dioicus | 3–7 | perennial |
| Gooseneck loosestrife | Lysimachia clethroides | 4–8 | perennial |
| Giant sequoia | Sequoiadendron giganteum | 5–8 | conifer |
| Garden heliotrope | Heliotropium arborescens | 9–11 | perennial |
| Giant hogweed | Heracleum mantegazzianum | 4–7 | perennial |
| Globe thistle | Echinops ritro | 3–8 | perennial |
| Green ash | Fraxinus pennsylvanica | 3–9 | tree |
| Green bean | Phaseolus vulgaris | N/A | annual |
| Great blue lobelia | Lobelia siphilitica | 4–9 | perennial |
| Ground ivy | Glechoma hederacea | 3–9 | perennial |
| Guernsey lily | Nerine sarniensis | 8–11 | bulb |
| Gorse | Ulex europaeus | 6–10 | shrub |
| Guelder rose | Viburnum opulus | 3–7 | shrub |
| Gambel oak | Quercus gambelii | 4–9 | tree |
| Gayfeather | Liatris spicata | 3–8 | perennial |
| Golden chain tree (laburnum) | Laburnum anagyroides | 5–7 | tree |
| Golden trumpet | Allamanda cathartica | 9–11 | vine |
| Golden thread | Coptis trifolia | 2–7 | herb |
Descriptions
Gardenia
Fragrant white flowers and glossy evergreen leaves; classic ornamental for warm gardens, prefers acidic soil and partial shade.
Ginkgo
Ancient tree with fan-shaped leaves and distinctive yellow fall color; very tolerant of urban pollution and widely planted as a specimen.
Geranium
Crane’s-bill with lobed foliage and pink-purple blooms; hardy border plant that attracts pollinators and suits cottage gardens.
Gerbera
Bright daisy-like blooms in many colors, often grown as bedding or potted plants; prefers good drainage and full sun.
Garlic
Widely grown edible bulb used in cooking; plant in fall for summer harvest, needs full sun and fertile, well-drained soil.
Grape
Fruit-bearing vine for table grapes and wine; requires full sun, training support, and good air movement to avoid disease.
Grapefruit
Subtropical citrus tree producing large tart-sweet fruit; frost-sensitive and best in warm climates or large containers.
Gooseberry
Small thorny shrub that yields tart berries for jams and desserts; prefers cool climates and partial sun with well-drained soil.
Goldenrod
Late-summer plumes of yellow flowers that support pollinators; adaptable and sometimes vigorous in meadows and borders.
Goldenseal
Shade-loving woodland herb with yellow rhizomes historically used medicinally; slow-growing and prefers rich, moist soil.
Goldenrain tree
Ornamental tree with showy yellow flowers and papery seed pods; tolerant of heat and urban sites.
Gazania
Low-growing daisy with bold, sun-loving blooms; drought-tolerant and used as groundcover or annual in cooler climates.
Gladiolus
Tall spikes of funnel-shaped flowers from corms, popular for cutting; lift corms in colder regions or treat as annual.
Globe amaranth
Rounded papery flower clusters in bright colors; long-lasting in beds and excellent for dried arrangements.
Goji berry
Hardy shrub producing red edible berries prized for nutrition; tolerates poor soils and sun, used in hedges and edible landscapes.
Grape hyacinth
Early spring bulb with dense blue flower spikes that naturalize in lawns and borders; easy and long-lived.
Golden pothos
Popular trailing houseplant with variegated heart-shaped leaves; tolerant of low light and simple indoor care.
Golden barrel cactus
Round, ribbed cactus with golden spines; striking specimen for xeriscapes and containers but frost tender.
Grevillea
Australian shrub with spider-like flowers that attract birds; prefers well-drained soil and sunny exposure.
Groundsel
Common weed with small yellow daisy-like blooms; widespread in disturbed soils and reproduces readily from seed.
Guava
Tropical small tree with fragrant sweet fruit; grown outdoors in warm zones or in containers where winters are cool.
Gum tree
Fast-growing evergreen with aromatic leaves; used for windbreaks and screening in warm climates, can be invasive in some regions.
Gumbo limbo
Tropical tree with peeling reddish bark and salt tolerance; used in coastal and tropical landscaping.
Glory-of-the-snow
Early spring bulb with starry blue flowers that appear as snow melts; naturalizes in rock gardens and lawns.
Gaura
Airy spikes of white or pink flowers that flutter in breeze; long-blooming and drought-tolerant in sunny sites.
Garden phlox
Scented summer flower clusters in bright colors; classic border plant that prefers rich soil and sun to part shade.
Garden strawberry
Common garden fruit producing sweet red berries; grows well in beds, containers, or hanging baskets with consistent moisture.
Ghost plant
Trailing succulent with pale, ghostly rosettes; great for containers, rock gardens, and low-maintenance displays.
Golden chain
Spring display of hanging yellow pea-like flowers; ornamental but seeds are poisonous—best in well-drained soil.
Griselinia
Evergreen coastal shrub with glossy leaves used for hedges and windbreaks; salt tolerant and fast growing in mild climates.
Ground cherry
Small sweet fruits enclosed in papery husks; grown as an annual in temperate gardens, tasty fresh or in preserves.
Gentian
Low alpine perennial with intense blue trumpet flowers; prefers cool sites and moist, well-drained acidic soil.
Ginger
Tropical rhizome cultivated for spicy edible root; grown in warm, humid gardens or indoors in pots where winters are cool.
Goatsbeard
Tall woodland perennial with feathery white plumes; excellent for shady, moist borders as a dramatic foliage plant.
Gooseneck loosestrife
Arching spikes of white flowers that curve like a gooseneck; vigorous groundcover for moist soils and borders.
Giant sequoia
Massive evergreen conifer with reddish bark and monumental size; specimen tree requiring ample space and cool summers.
Garden heliotrope
Sweetly scented clusters of purple flowers used in containers and borders; tender and often grown as an annual in cooler areas.
Giant hogweed
Very large invasive plant with umbrella white flowers; its sap can cause severe phototoxic skin burns—exercise extreme caution.
Globe thistle
Architectural plant with spiky blue spherical flowers that attract pollinators and lend structure to borders.
Green ash
Common shade tree with pinnate leaves; adaptable to many soils but vulnerable to emerald ash borer in many regions.
Green bean
Versatile vegetable grown for fresh pods; includes pole and bush types, prefers full sun and consistent moisture.
Great blue lobelia
Native wetland perennial with spikes of cobalt-blue flowers; thrives in moist soils and part shade.
Ground ivy
Fast-spreading groundcover with scalloped leaves and purple flowers; common lawn invader but useful in shady spots.
Guernsey lily
Late-summer bulbs with showy coral-pink flowers on leafless stems; grown in warm climates or forced indoors.
Gorse
Spiny evergreen shrub with bright yellow pea-like flowers; tolerant of poor soils and coastal exposure, often invasive outside native range.
Guelder rose
Deciduous shrub with white spring flowers and decorative red fruit clusters in autumn; good for wildlife and hedging.
Gambel oak
Small to medium native oak with lobed leaves; drought-tolerant and used in native plantings of western North America.
Gayfeather
Vertical spikes of purple flowers loved by butterflies; excellent in prairie-style plantings and cut-flower gardens.
Golden chain tree (laburnum)
Showy pendulous yellow blossoms in spring; attractive ornamental though seeds are poisonous—best in sheltered sites.
Golden trumpet
Tropical vine with large trumpet-shaped yellow flowers; used as an ornamental in warm climates or as a greenhouse specimen.
Golden thread
Low evergreen woodland herb with thin yellow roots; found in cool, moist forests and historically used medicinally.