Last Updated on May 7, 2023 by April
Is there such a thing as a naturally brown flower? The answer is yes, but you’ll be hard-pressed to find a true brown-colored flower.
Brown flowers are certainly some of the most beautiful flowers in the world. However, finding them isn’t the easiest.
There aren’t many truly brown flowers. As a result, those looking to add them to bouquets and to their gardens have to be open to brown flowers with strong undertones of other colors like red, yellow, orange, etc.
After digging, I’ve compiled a list of some gorgeous types of brown flowers I think you’ll love!
Meaning of Brown Flowers
Brown flowers typically symbolize strength, stability, and determination. They can also represent sadness or mourning. In some cases, brown flowers may also signify good luck.
Types of Brown Flowers
There are endless shades of brown with differing undertones; we will explore them now! These are all brown flowers with their botanical name, plant hardiness zone, size, and sun requirements.
Aloe Leafed Cymbidium
Botanical Name: Cymbidium Aloifolium
Height: 1-1.5 ft
Plant Hardiness Zone: 9-10
Sunlight: Light Shade
Antler Orchid
Botanical Name: Dendrobium Discolor
Height: 0.5 ft
Plant Hardiness Zone: 9-12
Sunlight: Partial
Bearded Iris
Botanical Name: Iris Germanica
Height: 1-3.5 ft
Plant Hardiness Zone: 3-9
Sunlight: Full
Blanket Flower
Botanical Name: Gaillardia x Grandiflora
Height: 2-4 ft
Plant Hardiness Zone: 3-10
Sunlight: Full
Boat Orchid
Botanical Name: Cymbidium
Height: 1-4 ft
Plant Hardiness Zone: 10-12
Sunlight: Bright, indirect
Carolina Allspice
Botanical Name: Calycanthus floridus
Height: 6-9 ft
Plant Hardiness Zone: 4-9
Sunlight: Partial to full
Carrion
Botanical Name: Stapelia gigantea
Height: 6-12 in
Plant Hardiness Zone: 9-11
Sunlight: Partial to full
Cattleya Angereri
Botanical Name: Cattleya angereri
Height: .25-2 ft
Plant Hardiness Zone: 10-12
Sunlight: Partial
Charlie Brown Rose
Botanical Name: Rosaceae
Height: 1-1.5 ft
Plant Hardiness Zone: 6
Sunlight: Full
Chocolate Cosmos
Botanical Name: Cosmos atrosanguineus
Height: 30 inches
Plant Hardiness Zone: 7-10
Sunlight: Full
Chocolate Orchid
Botanical Name: Oncidium Sharry Baby
Height: 18 inches
Plant Hardiness Zone: 10-11
Sunlight: Partial
Chocolate Candy Daylily
Botanical Name: Hemerocallis ‘Chocolate Candy’
Height: 2 ft
Plant Hardiness Zone: 3-9
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Katelli Bronze Garden Mum
Botanical Name: Chrysanthemum grandiflorum
Height: 1-2 ft
Plant Hardiness Zone: 7-9
Sunlight: Full Sun
Oriental Poppy
Botanical Name: Papaver orientale
Height: 1-3 ft
Plant Hardiness Zone: 3-9
Sunlight: Full Sun
Red Trillium/Wet Dog Trillium
Botanical Name: Trillium erectum L.
Height: 0-1 ft
Plant Hardiness Zone: 4-8
Sunlight: Partial Shade
Echibeckia Daisy
Botanical Name: echibeckia
Height: 2 ft
Plant Hardiness Zone: 6-10
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Toffee Roses
Brown flowers are extremely sought after, and many people want to know where to buy them or their seeds to grow in a personal garden.
Unfortunately, Toffee Roses can’t be grown at home at the moment. These rare colored roses and seeds are heavily guarded by the florists who breed and sell them. Check out Fifty Flowers to find out how to get some.
Earthwalker Sunflowers
Earthwalker Sunflowers are one of my favorites on this list, and I am currently growing them in my backyard for the summer! If you are looking for a striking reddish-brown flower with pops of yellow, this is a great option.
Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus
Height: Up to 5 ft
Plant Hardiness Zone: 1-10
Sunlight: Full Sun
Velvet Queen Sunflower
Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus
Height: 4-7 ft
Plant Hardiness Zone: 2-11
Sunlight: Full Sun
Brown Flowers FAQs
What is a brown rose called?
Brown roses are referred to as ‘toffee roses.’
Is there a brown daisy flower?
African Daisies (Osteospermum) come in an orange-brown color.
Final Thoughts
I hope you enjoyed learning about all the different types of brown flowers. As you can see, there’s a lot of variation in color, size, and shape.
Which brown flower is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!
The Toffee Rose is my favorite, but all the flowers are beautiful,