Flowers That Start With I | List & Examples

Flowers that start with “I” include iris, impatiens, iceplant, and Iceland poppy. Iberis and Ismene are two Latin flower names that start with “I.” Other flowers that start with “I” are listed below.

Flowers that start with I: List of common names

Only a few flowers have common names that start with “I.”

• Iceland poppy
• Iceplant
• Impatiens
• Iris
• Ironweed

Flowers that start with I: List of Latin names

Here are some Latin flower names that start with “I” (with the common names in parentheses):

• Iberis (candytuft)
• Illicium (star anise)
• Inula helenium (elecampane)
• Ipomoea (morning glory)
• Ismene (Peruvian daffodil)
• Ixia (corn lily)

Flowers with other letters

For flowers that start with other letters, check out these other articles.

Frequently asked questions about flowers that start with I

What is the plural of the impatiens flower?

The plural and singular forms of the impatiens flower are both “impatiens” (ending with an “-s”).

• The pink and red impatiens that I planted last March are thriving. [“Impatiens” is a plural noun in this sentence.]
• I planted a coral New Guinea impatiens in the blue pot on my deck. [“Impatiens” is singular in this sentence.]

When you’re writing with flower names like “impatiens,” the Grammar Checker can help you avoid spelling errors.