White Flowers With Yellow Center

Flowers with white petals and a yellow center are quite popular and can be found across various species and genera. Here are some notable examples:

  1. Daisies (Bellis perennis): The classic daisy is perhaps the most recognized flower with white petals and a yellow center. They are simple but charming, often symbolizing innocence and purity.

  2. Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum × superbum): A cultivated variety of the common daisy, Shasta daisies are prized for their robust size and long blooming period. They make excellent garden plants.

  3. Dogwood (Cornus florida): While the dogwood tree itself may have variously colored bracts, the flowers often have a similar color scheme with white bracts and a yellow or greenish center.

  4. Alyssum (Lobularia maritima): Tiny and fragrant, Alyssum flowers are typically white with faint yellow centers and are frequently used as ground cover or in hanging baskets.

  5. Oxeye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare): Similar to the common daisy but generally larger, the oxeye daisy can be found in meadows and fields across Europe and North America.

  6. Poached Egg Plant (Limnanthes douglasii): Named for its resemblance to a poached egg, this flower has white petals surrounding a bright yellow center. It’s often used as a ground cover and is great for attracting pollinators.

  7. Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides): While the petals are generally white and the flowers contain creamy yellow centers, gardenias are best known for their intoxicating fragrance.

  8. Matricaria (Matricaria chamomilla): Commonly known as chamomile, these plants are often used for their medicinal properties, most famously as a tea.

  9. Marguerite Daisy (Argyranthemum frutescens): These are bushy, perennial plants with white petals and yellow centers, resembling a daisy but with a fuller growth habit.

  10. Daffodil ‘Ice Follies’ (Narcissus ‘Ice Follies’): This variety of daffodil has large white outer petals with a central trumpet that is pale yellow, maturing to white.

These flowers are not only lovely to look at but also serve as important plants in various ecosystems, providing nectar and pollen for a variety of pollinators. When choosing a flower for your garden or floral arrangement, considering those with a white petal and yellow center motif can bring a classic and vibrant touch.