Flowers That Start With J | List & Examples

There are several flowers that start with J, including jasmine, Jerusalem artichoke, Joe Pye weed, and Johnny jump up (which is a variety of viola). For a complete list of flowers that start with the letter J, check out the lists below.

Flowers that start with J examples
The two jasmine plants on my deck have been in my family for almost 30 years.

The tiny purple flowers on Joe Pye weed are an excellent nectar source for butterflies.

Jerusalem artichoke is a type of sunflower with edible roots that taste like water chestnuts.

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Some flowers are named after cities or people, in which case parts of their names need to be capitalized. The Quillbot Grammar Checker can help you with correct capitalization in flower names like Joe Pye weed

Flowers that start with J: List of common names

Several flowers have common names that start with J:

  • Jacaranda
  • Jack-in-the-pulpit
  • Jacob’s ladder
  • Japanese camellia
  • Japanese rose
  • Jasmine
  • Jerusalem artichoke
  • Jessamine
  • Joe Pye weed
  • Johnny jump up
  • Jungle flame
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The leaves of the Jacob’s ladder plant look like steps on a ladder, which is where this flower got its name. For more fun flower facts, try Quillbot’s free AI Chat.

Flowers that start with J: List of Latin names

There aren’t many Latin flower names that start with J, but there are two that you’re most likely to find in a nursery or garden:

  • Jasione (blue daisy)
  • Justicia (shrimp plant)

Flowers with other letters

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

Flowers with A Flowers with F Flowers with L Flowers with Q Flowers with V
Flowers with B Flowers with G Flowers with M Flowers with R Flowers with W
Flowers with C Flowers with H Flowers with N Flowers with S Flowers with X
Flowers with D Flowers with I Flowers with O Flowers with T Flowers with Y
Flowers with E Flowers with K Flowers with P Flowers with U Flowers with Z

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Nicole is an experienced educator who specializes in teaching writing and creating practical learning resources. She’s taught college writing courses and spent over a decade creating guides and handbooks on academic writing, citations, grammar, and job application strategies for high school and adult learners.

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