White Mexican Flowers

Many dahlia cultivars has been developed to offer a wider range of flower colors.

Mexico has a very warm climate and an abundance of native flora. Much of Mexico's native flora has been naturalized across the world. Like many white flowers, those native to Mexico are often used to provide a neutral color in the garden.

White Laelia

The white laelia (Laelia albida) is a small species of the orchid family that is native to Mexico. The flower blooms in autumn and has between five and 15 white flowers on each plant. Each flower measures up to 5 inches and has a yellow line on the lower lip.

Mexican Petunia

Mexican petunia (Ruellia brittoniana) is a plant that measures 3 feet in height and has dark leaves with flowers measuring 2 inches in diameter. The plant flowers during the hottest months of the year and likes soil that is moist and fertile. According to the Florida Exotic Plant Council, the plant is also a Category I invasive species.

Dahlia

Dahlia (Dahlia pinnata) is native to central Mexico and is also the national flower of Mexico. The dahlia ranges in size from half an inch to 12 inches in height. This flower likes well-drained soil and should be planted in a sunny location. The flowers bloom in July.

References

• Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council: List of Invasive Plant Species
• Abunda Flora: Laelia Albida
• Floridata: Ruellia Brittoniana
• University of Minnesota Extension: Growing Dahlias
• Aztec Dahlias: The Dahlia