White perennials

These are the perennials in our records with white among their flower colors. A plant is listed here only if its record gives a hardiness zone of 7 or colder, so it can stay in the ground over winter in zone 7 or colder; dahlias are left out for that reason. The table below compares every plant we list side by side.

Varieties
100
Height
0½–7 ft (10–213 cm)
Hardiness
USDA zones 2–10
Flowers

25 Tulips

23 Daffodils

21 Lilies

14 Hostas

11 Peonies

6 Coneflowers

All 100 white perennials

Leaves of Abiqua Drinking Gourd hosta up close Abiqua Drinking Gourd Blue-green hosta with deeply cupped, seersuckered leaves and white early summer flowers. Early summer18 in (46 cm)Medium
A Accent daffodil flower up close on the plant Accent American-bred large-cupped daffodil with white petals and a salmon pink cup. Mid spring14–16 in (36–41 cm)Large-cupped
A Actaea daffodil flower up close on the plant Actaea Poet's daffodil from 1919 with white petals and a red-rimmed yellow cup, 15 to 17 inches. Mid spring, Late spring15–17 in (38–43 cm)Poeticus
A Anastasia lily flower up close on the plant Anastasia Orienpet lily with wide open white flowers and rose pink centers on 4 to 6 foot stems. Late summer4–6 ft (122–183 cm)Interdivisional hybrid
A Angelique tulip flower up close on the plant Angelique Double Late peony-flowered tulip with fragrant soft pink blooms on 16-inch stems. Late spring16 in (41 cm)Double late
A Arabian Mystery tulip flower up close on the plant Arabian Mystery Triumph tulip, violet purple edged white, about 45 cm, mid-season. Mid spring, Late spring18 in (45 cm)Triumph
Leaves of August Moon hosta up close August Moon Gold-leaved hosta with seersuckered leaves in a 20 to 24 inch mound and pale lavender to white flowers. Late summer1½–2 ft (51–61 cm)Large
A Ballade tulip flower up close on the plant Ballade Lily-flowered tulip with reddish-magenta petals edged ivory-white, 22 inches tall. Late spring22 in (56 cm)Lily-flowered
A Ballade Lady tulip flower up close on the plant Ballade Lady Lily-flowered tulip in silvery-white and pale pink with rose-pink flushes, 22 inches tall. Late spring22 in (56 cm)Lily-flowered
A Bell Song daffodil flower up close on the plant Bell Song Jonquilla daffodil with ivory petals and pink cups, three to five blooms per stalk. Mid spring, Late spring12–16 in (30–41 cm)Jonquilla
Leaves of Big Daddy hosta up close Big Daddy Large hosta with thick, chalky blue, cupped and puckered leaves and white late summer flowers. Late summer2 ft (61 cm)Large
Leaves of Blue Angel hosta up close Blue Angel Giant blue-green hosta forming a 3 by 4 foot mound, with pale lavender to white summer flowers. Midsummer, Late summer3 ft (91 cm)Giant
Leaves of Blue Hawaii hosta up close Blue Hawaii Vase-shaped hosta with large, heart-shaped, powdery blue leaves and pale lavender summer flowers. Early summer, Midsummer2½ ft (76 cm)Giant
Leaves of Bressingham Blue hosta up close Bressingham Blue Sport of Hosta sieboldiana Elegans with large, corrugated blue-green leaves and white summer flowers. Midsummer, Late summer2–2½ ft (61–76 cm)Large
A Bridal Crown daffodil flower up close on the plant Bridal Crown Cluster-flowered Division 4 double daffodil in white and saffron, from 1949. Early spring, Mid spring12–14 in (30–36 cm)Double
A British Gamble daffodil flower up close on the plant British Gamble Extra-large trumpet daffodil with white petals and a broad pink trumpet. Early spring, Mid spring14–18 in (36–46 cm)Trumpet
A Canaliculatus daffodil flower up close on the plant Canaliculatus Miniature tazetta daffodil with clusters of white flowers and golden cups, 4 to 6 inches tall. Early spring, Mid spring4–6 in (10–15 cm)Tazetta
A Casa Blanca lily flower up close on the plant Casa Blanca Oriental lily with pure white flowers up to 10 inches across on 4 to 5 foot stems. Midsummer, Late summer3½–5 ft (102–152 cm)Oriental
A Cheyenne Spirit coneflower flower up close on the plant Cheyenne Spirit Seed-grown coneflower mix in red, orange, magenta, golden yellow and white. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall2–2½ ft (56–76 cm)Single
A China Town tulip flower up close on the plant China Town Short viridiflora tulip, pink with green feathering, over white-edged foliage. Mid spring, Late spring10–14 in (25–36 cm)Viridiflora
A Chromacolor daffodil flower up close on the plant Chromacolor Large-cupped daffodil with a white perianth and a very deep coral pink cup. Mid spring14–17 in (36–43 cm)Large-cupped
A Coconut Lime coneflower flower up close on the plant Coconut Lime Double coneflower with lime-green double center, white rays flowers, 23 to 29 inches tall, zones 3 to 9. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall2–2½ ft (60–75 cm)Double
A Cora Louise peony flower up close on the plant Cora Louise Itoh peony with semi-double white flowers and deep lavender central flares, 24 inches tall, midseason. Early summer2 ft (61 cm)Itoh (intersectional)
A Cummins tulip flower up close on the plant Cummins Fringed tulip with lavender-blue goblet blooms and white fringed petal edges. Late spring18–20 in (46–51 cm)Fringed
A Delnashaugh daffodil flower up close on the plant Delnashaugh Late Division 4 double daffodil with white petals and apricot pink ruffles. Mid spring, Late spring16–18 in (41–46 cm)Double
A Do Tell peony flower up close on the plant Do Tell Japanese-type peony by Auten (1946), early, about 32 inches tall. Late spring (estimated) 2½ ft (81 cm)Herbaceous
A Duchess de Nemours peony flower up close on the plant Duchess de Nemours Heirloom herbaceous peony with double white flowers on sturdy 34-inch stems, RHS AGM. Late spring, Early summer3 ft (86 cm)Herbaceous
A Easter lily lily flower up close on the plant Easter lily Species lily with outward-facing pure white trumpets, blooming July to August outdoors. Midsummer, Late summer2–3 ft (61–91 cm)Species
Leaves of Elegans hosta up close Elegans Hosta sieboldiana selection with huge, rounded, corrugated blue-gray leaves and white summer flowers. Midsummer2–2½ ft (65–76 cm)Large
A Estella Rijnveld tulip flower up close on the plant Estella Rijnveld Heirloom Parrot tulip with twisted red and white flamed petals on 18-20 inch stems. Mid spring, Late spring18–20 in (46–51 cm)Parrot
A Exotic Emperor tulip flower up close on the plant Exotic Emperor Double Early sport of White Emperor, ivory-white with green striations, 12-20 inches. Early spring, Mid spring12–20 in (30–51 cm)Double early
A Fancy Frills tulip flower up close on the plant Fancy Frills Fringed tulip with rose-pink petals, ivory-white base and pale crystalline fringe. Mid spring, Late spring16–22 in (41–56 cm)Fringed
A Festiva Maxima peony flower up close on the plant Festiva Maxima Heirloom herbaceous peony with creamy white double flowers flecked with crimson, 34 inches tall. Late spring, Early summer3 ft (86 cm)Herbaceous
A Flaming Purissima tulip flower up close on the plant Flaming Purissima White Emperor sport, ivory to white with variable rose feathering and flames. Mid spring16–18 in (41–46 cm)Fosteriana
Floresta Kaufmanniana tulip striped red and white, yellow interior, 8 inches, early spring. Early spring8 in (20 cm)Kaufmanniana
A Foxtrot tulip flower up close on the plant Foxtrot Double early tulip, pink shades from near-white to rose, 12-14 inches, early spring. Early spring12–14 in (30–36 cm)Double early
A Fragrant Angel coneflower flower up close on the plant Fragrant Angel Purple coneflower cultivar with large white daisies and a golden orange cone. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall2–2½ ft (65–75 cm)Single
Leaves of Fragrant Bouquet hosta up close Fragrant Bouquet Large sun tolerant hosta with apple green leaves and creamy white margins. Late summer22 in (56 cm)Large
Leaves of Frances Williams hosta up close Frances Williams Giant hosta with corrugated blue-green leaves and wide chartreuse to yellow margins. Midsummer22 in (56 cm)Giant
A Gardenia peony flower up close on the plant Gardenia Herbaceous peony with double blush white flowers and golden stamens in the center, Lins 1949. Late spring, Early summer3 ft (86 cm)Herbaceous
Leaves of Guacamole hosta up close Guacamole Medium hosta with glossy apple green leaves edged in dark green, tolerant of sun. Late summer1½–2 ft (46–61 cm)Medium
A Ice Follies daffodil flower up close on the plant Ice Follies Large-cupped daffodil with white petals and a lemon yellow cup, 18 to 20 inches tall. Early spring, Mid spring18–20 in (46–51 cm)Large-cupped
A Jack Snipe daffodil flower up close on the plant Jack Snipe Cyclamineus daffodil with creamy white reflexed petals and a yellow cup, 8 to 10 inches tall. Early spring, Mid spring8–10 in (20–25 cm)Cyclamineus
A Jan van Leeuwen peony flower up close on the plant Jan van Leeuwen Japanese-type peony by van Leeuwen (1928), midseason, about 28 inches tall. Late spring, Early summer (estimated) 2½ ft (71 cm)Herbaceous
A Lady Alice lily flower up close on the plant Lady Alice Lilium henryi hybrid with reflexed flowers and an apricot gold throat on 4 to 5 foot stems. Midsummer, Late summer4–5 ft (122–152 cm)Trumpet and Aurelian
A Lady Jane tulip flower up close on the plant Lady Jane Species tulip with rosy-red outer petals and ivory-white inside, 6 to 12 inches tall. Mid spring6–12 in (15–30 cm)Species
A Lilium martagon lily flower up close on the plant Lilium martagon Eurasian species lily with many nodding, maroon-spotted pink to white flowers in summer. Midsummer, Late summer3–6 ft (91–183 cm)Species
A Little Beauty tulip flower up close on the plant Little Beauty Cherry-red miniature species tulip with a white-edged blue center, 4 inches tall. Late spring4 in (10 cm)Species
A Lollypop lily flower up close on the plant Lollypop Asiatic lily with upward-facing white flowers tipped raspberry pink on stocky stems. Early summer2–3 ft (61–91 cm)Asiatic
Leaves of Love Pat hosta up close Love Pat Hosta with round, intensely corrugated deep blue leaves in a 3 foot clump and white flowers. Early summer19 in (48 cm)Medium
A Madonna lily lily flower up close on the plant Madonna lily Heirloom species lily with pure white trumpet flowers in early summer, planted just 1 inch deep. Early summer3½–5 ft (100–152 cm)Species
A Mariette tulip flower up close on the plant Mariette Heirloom lily-flowered tulip with satin-rose petals and a white base, 22 inches tall. Mid spring, Late spring22 in (56 cm)Lily-flowered
A Marilyn tulip flower up close on the plant Marilyn Lily-flowered tulip with white petals flamed red, 22 inches tall. Mid spring, Late spring22 in (56 cm)Lily-flowered
A Mary Ann tulip flower up close on the plant Mary Ann Greigii tulip in deep rose, pink and white with a yellow base, 12 to 14 inches tall. Early spring12–14 in (30–36 cm)Greigii
A Minnow daffodil flower up close on the plant Minnow Miniature tazetta daffodil with clusters of small pale yellow flowers and yellow cups, mid spring. Mid spring5–8 in (13–20 cm)Tazetta
A Mondial tulip flower up close on the plant Mondial Double Early tulip, creamy-white to snow-white with yellow base, 12-16 inches. Mid spring12–16 in (30–41 cm)Double early
A Mount Hood daffodil flower up close on the plant Mount Hood White trumpet daffodil that opens pale yellow, 18 to 20 inches, mid spring. Mid spring18–20 in (46–51 cm)Trumpet
A Mount Tacoma tulip flower up close on the plant Mount Tacoma Double Late heirloom tulip with fully double white flowers on 15 to 18 inch stems. Late spring15–18 in (38–46 cm)Double late
A Mrs R.O. Backhouse daffodil flower up close on the plant Mrs R.O. Backhouse Historic large-cupped daffodil with white petals and a pale orange pink cup. Mid spring, Late spring16 in (40 cm)Large-cupped
A Muscadet lily flower up close on the plant Muscadet Oriental lily with ruffled white flowers freckled in dark pink on 30 to 48 inch stems. Midsummer, Late summer2½–4 ft (76–122 cm)Oriental
A Netty's Pride lily flower up close on the plant Netty's Pride Asiatic lily with intense purple flowers, tipped white, on 2 to 3 foot stems in June. Early summer2–3 ft (61–91 cm)Asiatic
A Obdam daffodil flower up close on the plant Obdam White Division 4 double daffodil, a sport of Ice Follies, with rose-like flowers. Early spring, Mid spring16–18 in (41–46 cm)Double
A Ollioules tulip flower up close on the plant Ollioules Darwin Hybrid tulip, rose-pink edged white, 18-24 inches, April bloom. Mid spring (estimated) 18–24 in (45–60 cm)Darwin hybrid
A Pink Charm daffodil flower up close on the plant Pink Charm Large-cupped daffodil with white petals and a coral pink banded cup in mid spring. Mid spring14–18 in (36–46 cm)Large-cupped
A Pink Parasol daffodil flower up close on the plant Pink Parasol Trumpet daffodil with broad white petals and a fluted peach pink trumpet. Mid spring14–16 in (36–41 cm)Trumpet
A Pink Silk daffodil flower up close on the plant Pink Silk Trumpet daffodil with white petals and a large pink cup on tall stems. Mid spring (estimated) 1½–2 ft (41–61 cm)Trumpet
A Pipit daffodil flower up close on the plant Pipit Jonquilla daffodil with two to three yellow flowers per stem and cups that fade to white. Mid spring14–16 in (36–41 cm)Jonquilla
A PowWow White coneflower flower up close on the plant PowWow White Compact seed-grown coneflower with pure white reflexed petals around a golden yellow cone. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer1½–2 ft (46–61 cm)Single
A Precocious daffodil flower up close on the plant Precocious Large-cupped daffodil with pure white petals and a peachy pink frilled cup. Mid spring, Late spring14–17 in (36–43 cm)Large-cupped
A Primevère peony flower up close on the plant Primevère Anemone form lactiflora peony from Lemoine, 1907, with white guards and a canary yellow center. Late spring, Early summer3 ft (91 cm)Herbaceous
A Pueblo daffodil flower up close on the plant Pueblo Jonquilla daffodil with creamy white petals and a soft yellow cup, one to three per stem. Mid spring, Late spring10–14 in (25–36 cm)Jonquilla
A Regale lily flower up close on the plant Regale Species trumpet lily with white flowers and a pink reverse on 3 to 5 foot stems. Early summer, Midsummer3–5 ft (91–152 cm)Species
A Renkaku peony flower up close on the plant Renkaku Japanese tree peony with semi-double pure white flowers about 8 inches across, grown since at least 1889. Mid spring (estimated) 3–7 ft (91–213 cm)Tree
A Replete daffodil flower up close on the plant Replete Division 4 double daffodil with ivory petals and a ruffled pink and salmon center. Early spring14–18 in (36–46 cm)Double
A Rialto lily flower up close on the plant Rialto Oriental lily with large upward-facing white flowers and a green eye, up to 1.5 m. Midsummer, Late summer (estimated) 3½–5 ft (100–150 cm)Oriental
A Roselily Aisha lily flower up close on the plant Roselily Aisha Pollen-free double Oriental lily from the Roselily series, 28 to 39 inches tall. Midsummer, Late summer2½–3½ ft (70–100 cm)Oriental
A Roselily Anouska lily flower up close on the plant Roselily Anouska Pollen-free double Oriental lily from the Roselily series, 28 to 39 inches tall. Midsummer, Late summer2½–3½ ft (70–100 cm)Oriental
A Roselily Isabella lily flower up close on the plant Roselily Isabella Pollen-free double Oriental lily from the Roselily series, 28 to 39 inches tall. Midsummer, Late summer2½–3½ ft (70–100 cm)Oriental
A Roselily Natalia lily flower up close on the plant Roselily Natalia Pollen-free double Oriental lily from the Roselily series, 28 to 39 inches tall. Midsummer, Late summer2½–3½ ft (70–100 cm)Oriental
A Roselily Tatsjana lily flower up close on the plant Roselily Tatsjana Pollen-free double Oriental lily from the Roselily series, 30 to 36 inches tall. Midsummer2½–3 ft (76–91 cm)Oriental
Leaves of Royal Standard hosta up close Royal Standard Large hosta with glossy, wavy green leaves and white flowers in late summer. Late summer2 ft (66 cm)Large
A Sailboat daffodil flower up close on the plant Sailboat Jonquilla daffodil with several creamy white flowers per stem on 10 to 12 inch stems. Mid spring, Late spring10–12 in (25–30 cm)Jonquilla
A Shima-Nishiki peony flower up close on the plant Shima-Nishiki Japanese tree peony with semi-double red flowers irregularly striped white around yellow stamens. Mid spring (estimated) 3–6 ft (91–183 cm)Tree
A Shirley Temple peony flower up close on the plant Shirley Temple Herbaceous peony with fully double light rose blooms that fade to white, 30 to 32 inches tall. Late spring2½ ft (76–81 cm)Herbaceous
A Siberia lily flower up close on the plant Siberia Oriental lily with large pure white flowers on 32 to 36 inch stems. Early summer, Midsummer2½–3 ft (81–91 cm)Oriental
Leaves of So Sweet hosta up close So Sweet Vigorous hosta with green leaves and narrow creamy white margins, 9 by 12 inches. Midsummer, Late summer9 in (23 cm)Medium
A Sorbonne lily flower up close on the plant Sorbonne Oriental lily with rose pink, white-edged flowers on 3-foot stems in August. Late summer3 ft (91 cm)Oriental
A Spring Green tulip flower up close on the plant Spring Green Viridiflora tulip with ivory petals and apple-green feathered flames. Mid spring, Late spring16–18 in (41–46 cm)Viridiflora
A Starfighter lily flower up close on the plant Starfighter Oriental lily with upward-facing crimson red flowers edged white on 3 to 4 foot stems. Midsummer, Late summer3–4 ft (91–122 cm)Oriental
A Stargazer lily flower up close on the plant Stargazer Oriental lily with upward-facing crimson pink flowers edged white on 3-foot stems. Midsummer, Late summer2½–3½ ft (76–102 cm)Oriental
A Sweetheart tulip flower up close on the plant Sweetheart Fosteriana tulip in lemon-yellow with broad white edges, 16 to 18 inches. Mid spring16–18 in (41–46 cm)Fosteriana
Leaves of T Rex hosta up close T Rex Giant hosta with matte, slightly wavy green leaves up to about 18 inches long. Early summer, Midsummer2½–3 ft (76–91 cm)Giant
A Thalia daffodil flower up close on the plant Thalia Heirloom triandrus daffodil with nodding pure white flowers, 12 to 14 inches, mid to late spring. Mid spring, Late spring12–14 in (30–36 cm)Triandrus
A The First tulip flower up close on the plant The First Heirloom Kaufmanniana tulip, carmine-red edged white, 8-10 inches, early spring. Early spring8–10 in (20–25 cm)Kaufmanniana
A Tiny Padhye lily flower up close on the plant Tiny Padhye Dwarf Asiatic lily with white-tipped petals stained deep red, 40 to 45 cm tall. Midsummer16–18 in (40–45 cm)Asiatic
A Tulipa tarda tulip flower up close on the plant Tulipa tarda Multi-flowering species tulip with star-shaped yellow flowers tipped white, 4 to 6 inches tall. Mid spring4–6 in (10–15 cm)Species
A Virgin coneflower flower up close on the plant Virgin Compact purple coneflower cultivar with white rays and a green cone. Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer1½–2 ft (46–61 cm)Single
A Walter Mains peony flower up close on the plant Walter Mains Japanese-type peony by Mains (1957), midseason, about 33 inches tall. Late spring, Early summer (estimated) 3 ft (84 cm)Herbaceous
A White Emperor tulip flower up close on the plant White Emperor Fosteriana tulip, also called Purissima, opening milky white and maturing to pure white. Mid spring16–18 in (41–46 cm)Fosteriana
A White Swan coneflower flower up close on the plant White Swan White form of purple coneflower with drooping white petals around a greenish-brown cone. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall2½–3 ft (75–90 cm)Single

How to choose

  1. Look at the Color column. A bicolor or blend is recorded with every color the seller names, so a plant can appear here and on another color page.
  2. Check the Hardiness column against your USDA zone. The zone range tells you where the plant is expected to survive winter.
  3. Compare the Bloom time column if you want the color at a particular point in the season.

Compare side by side

Color Sunlight
Abiqua Drinking Gourd Medium hosta 18 in (46 cm) 3–9 Early summer Part shade, Full shade
Accent Large-cupped daffodil 14–16 in (36–41 cm) 3–9 Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Actaea Poeticus daffodil 15–17 in (38–43 cm) 3–7 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun
Anastasia Interdivisional hybrid lily 4–6 ft (122–183 cm) 4–8 Late summer Full sun
Angelique Double late tulip 16 in (41 cm) 3–8 Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Arabian Mystery Triumph tulip 18 in (45 cm) 3–8 (estimated) Mid spring, Late spring Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
August Moon Large hosta 1½–2 ft (51–61 cm) 3–8 Late summer Part shade, Full shade
Ballade Lily-flowered tulip 22 in (56 cm) 3–7 Late spring Full sun (estimated)
Ballade Lady Lily-flowered tulip 22 in (56 cm) 3–7 Late spring Full sun (estimated)
Bell Song Jonquilla daffodil 12–16 in (30–41 cm) 4–8 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Big Daddy Large hosta 2 ft (61 cm) 3–9 Late summer Part shade, Full sun
Blue Angel Giant hosta 3 ft (91 cm) 3–9 Midsummer, Late summer Part shade, Full shade
Blue Hawaii Giant hosta 2½ ft (76 cm) 3–9 Early summer, Midsummer Part shade, Full shade
Bressingham Blue Large hosta 2–2½ ft (61–76 cm) 3–9 Midsummer, Late summer Part shade, Full shade
Bridal Crown Double daffodil 12–14 in (30–36 cm) 4–9 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun
British Gamble Trumpet daffodil 14–18 in (36–46 cm) 3–8 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun
Canaliculatus Tazetta daffodil 4–6 in (10–15 cm) 6–10 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun
Casa Blanca Oriental lily 3½–5 ft (102–152 cm) 4–9 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part sun
Cheyenne Spirit Single coneflower 2–2½ ft (56–76 cm) 4–9 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun, Part shade
China Town Viridiflora tulip 10–14 in (25–36 cm) 3–8 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun
Chromacolor Large-cupped daffodil 14–17 in (36–43 cm) 3–8 Mid spring Full sun
Coconut Lime Double coneflower 2–2½ ft (60–75 cm) 3–9 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun, Part shade
Cora Louise Itoh (intersectional) peony 2 ft (61 cm) 4–8 Early summer Full sun
Cummins Fringed tulip 18–20 in (46–51 cm) 3–7 Late spring Full sun, Part sun
Delnashaugh Double daffodil 16–18 in (41–46 cm) 3–8 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Do Tell Herbaceous peony 2½ ft (81 cm) 3–8 (estimated) Late spring (estimated) Full sun (estimated)
Duchess de Nemours Herbaceous peony 3 ft (86 cm) 3–8 Late spring, Early summer Full sun
Easter lily Species lily 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) 4–8 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
Elegans Large hosta 2–2½ ft (65–76 cm) 3–9 Midsummer Part shade, Full shade
Estella Rijnveld Parrot tulip 18–20 in (46–51 cm) 3–8 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Exotic Emperor Double early tulip 12–20 in (30–51 cm) 3–8 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Fancy Frills Fringed tulip 16–22 in (41–56 cm) 3–8 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Festiva Maxima Herbaceous peony 3 ft (86 cm) 3–8 Late spring, Early summer Full sun
Flaming Purissima Fosteriana tulip 16–18 in (41–46 cm) 3–8 Mid spring Full sun (estimated)
Floresta Kaufmanniana tulip 8 in (20 cm) 3–8 Early spring Full sun (estimated)
Foxtrot Double early tulip 12–14 in (30–36 cm) 3–8 Early spring Full sun, Part sun
Fragrant Angel Single coneflower 2–2½ ft (65–75 cm) 3–9 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun, Part shade
Fragrant Bouquet Large hosta 22 in (56 cm) 3–9 (estimated) Late summer Full sun, Part shade (estimated)
Frances Williams Giant hosta 22 in (56 cm) 3–9 Midsummer Part shade, Full shade
Gardenia Herbaceous peony 3 ft (86 cm) 3–8 Late spring, Early summer Full sun
Guacamole Medium hosta 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) 3–9 Late summer Full sun, Part sun, Part shade, Full shade
Ice Follies Large-cupped daffodil 18–20 in (46–51 cm) 3–8 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Jack Snipe Cyclamineus daffodil 8–10 in (20–25 cm) 4–9 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun
Jan van Leeuwen Herbaceous peony 2½ ft (71 cm) 3–8 (estimated) Late spring, Early summer (estimated) Full sun (estimated)
Lady Alice Trumpet and Aurelian lily 4–5 ft (122–152 cm) 4–8 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun
Lady Jane Species tulip 6–12 in (15–30 cm) 4–8 Mid spring Full sun
Lilium martagon Species lily 3–6 ft (91–183 cm) 3–8 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
Little Beauty Species tulip 4 in (10 cm) 4–8 Late spring Full sun
Lollypop Asiatic lily 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) 4–8 Early summer Full sun, Part sun
Love Pat Medium hosta 19 in (48 cm) 3–8 Early summer Part shade
Madonna lily Species lily 3½–5 ft (100–152 cm) 6–9 Early summer Full sun, Part sun
Mariette Lily-flowered tulip 22 in (56 cm) 3–7 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Marilyn Lily-flowered tulip 22 in (56 cm) 3–8 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Mary Ann Greigii tulip 12–14 in (30–36 cm) 3–8 Early spring Full sun, Part shade
Minnow Tazetta daffodil 5–8 in (13–20 cm) 5–8 Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Mondial Double early tulip 12–16 in (30–41 cm) 3–7 Mid spring Full sun (estimated)
Mount Hood Trumpet daffodil 18–20 in (46–51 cm) 3–8 Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Mount Tacoma Double late tulip 15–18 in (38–46 cm) 3–8 Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Mrs R.O. Backhouse Large-cupped daffodil 16 in (40 cm) 3–8 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Muscadet Oriental lily 2½–4 ft (76–122 cm) 4–9 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part sun
Netty's Pride Asiatic lily 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) 3–10 Early summer Full sun, Part shade
Obdam Double daffodil 16–18 in (41–46 cm) 4–8 Early spring, Mid spring Full sun
Ollioules Darwin hybrid tulip 18–24 in (45–60 cm) 3–8 Mid spring (estimated) Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
Pink Charm Large-cupped daffodil 14–18 in (36–46 cm) 3–8 Mid spring Full sun, Part shade
Pink Parasol Trumpet daffodil 14–16 in (36–41 cm) 3–8 Mid spring Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
Pink Silk Trumpet daffodil 1½–2 ft (41–61 cm) 3–8 (estimated) Mid spring (estimated) Full sun, Part shade
Pipit Jonquilla daffodil 14–16 in (36–41 cm) 4–9 Mid spring Full sun
PowWow White Single coneflower 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) 3–8 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
Precocious Large-cupped daffodil 14–17 in (36–43 cm) 3–8 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun
Primevère Herbaceous peony 3 ft (91 cm) 4–8 Late spring, Early summer Full sun
Pueblo Jonquilla daffodil 10–14 in (25–36 cm) 4–8 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Regale Species lily 3–5 ft (91–152 cm) 4–9 Early summer, Midsummer Full sun, Part sun
Renkaku Tree peony 3–7 ft (91–213 cm) 4–7 Mid spring (estimated) Full sun, Part shade
Replete Double daffodil 14–18 in (36–46 cm) 3–9 Early spring Full sun, Part shade
Rialto Oriental lily 3½–5 ft (100–150 cm) 4–9 (estimated) Midsummer, Late summer (estimated) Full sun, Part shade
Roselily Aisha Oriental lily 2½–3½ ft (70–100 cm) 3–8 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
Roselily Anouska Oriental lily 2½–3½ ft (70–100 cm) 3–8 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
Roselily Isabella Oriental lily 2½–3½ ft (70–100 cm) 3–10 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
Roselily Natalia Oriental lily 2½–3½ ft (70–100 cm) 3–10 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
Roselily Tatsjana Oriental lily 2½–3 ft (76–91 cm) 3–8 Midsummer Full sun, Part shade
Royal Standard Large hosta 2 ft (66 cm) 3–9 Late summer Full sun, Part sun, Part shade, Full shade
Sailboat Jonquilla daffodil 10–12 in (25–30 cm) 4–9 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun
Shima-Nishiki Tree peony 3–6 ft (91–183 cm) 4–9 Mid spring (estimated) Full sun, Part shade
Shirley Temple Herbaceous peony 2½ ft (76–81 cm) 3–8 Late spring Full sun, Part shade
Siberia Oriental lily 2½–3 ft (81–91 cm) 3–9 Early summer, Midsummer Full sun, Part shade
So Sweet Medium hosta 9 in (23 cm) 3–8 Midsummer, Late summer Part shade, Full shade
Sorbonne Oriental lily 3 ft (91 cm) 4–9 (estimated) Late summer Full sun (estimated)
Spring Green Viridiflora tulip 16–18 in (41–46 cm) 3–8 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun
Starfighter Oriental lily 3–4 ft (91–122 cm) 4–8 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
Stargazer Oriental lily 2½–3½ ft (76–102 cm) 4–9 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part sun
Sweetheart Fosteriana tulip 16–18 in (41–46 cm) 3–8 Mid spring Full sun (estimated)
T Rex Giant hosta 2½–3 ft (76–91 cm) 3–9 Early summer, Midsummer Part shade, Full shade
Thalia Triandrus daffodil 12–14 in (30–36 cm) 3–8 Mid spring, Late spring Full sun, Part shade
The First Kaufmanniana tulip 8–10 in (20–25 cm) 3–8 Early spring Full sun (estimated)
Tiny Padhye Asiatic lily 16–18 in (40–45 cm) 2–9 Midsummer Full sun, Part shade
Tulipa tarda Species tulip 4–6 in (10–15 cm) 4–8 Mid spring Full sun
Virgin Single coneflower 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) 3–8 Early summer, Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part shade
Walter Mains Herbaceous peony 3 ft (84 cm) 3–8 (estimated) Late spring, Early summer (estimated) Full sun (estimated)
White Emperor Fosteriana tulip 16–18 in (41–46 cm) 3–8 Mid spring Full sun (estimated)
White Swan Single coneflower 2½–3 ft (75–90 cm) 3–9 Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun, Part shade

Values marked like this (estimated) are estimates.

Frequently asked questions

Where should white perennials go in a border?

The RHS suggests placing bright, hot colours and larger flowers closest to where you most often view the border, with paler, smaller flowers at the far end. Use the Height column to decide how far forward a plant can go.