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Next website update scheduled for 1/17, and includes the new Fruits & Vegetables section along with updates to the entire Plant Selection section.
Easiest Spring Flowers
Marigolds
Bright, cheerful flowers that thrive in full sun and tolerate poor soil. They bloom continuously and naturally repel pests, making them perfect for both gardens and vegetable plots.
Zinnias
Fast-growing, colorful flowers that love the sun and attract butterflies. Zinnias are low-maintenance and great for adding vibrant hues to any garden.
Pansies
Cold-tolerant and perfect for early spring, pansies feature colorful blooms and handle frost well. They grow well in containers and garden beds, offering early-season color.
Sunflowers
Tall, sun-loving flowers that grow quickly from seed. Sunflowers need little care beyond sunlight and water, and their seeds attract birds and are edible.
Cosmos
Easy-to-grow, daisy-like flowers that thrive in poor soil and full sun. Cosmos are low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and great for attracting pollinators.
Flowers to Plant in Summer
Black-Eyed Susans (Rudbeckia)
Black-eyed Susans thrive in full sun and summer heat, producing golden-yellow petals with dark centers. They attract bees and butterflies and are incredibly low-maintenance once established.
Lantana
Lantana loves hot, dry conditions and blooms nonstop through the summer. Its clusters of brightly colored flowers draw in pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies.
Hibiscus
Hibiscus plants produce large, tropical-looking blooms that thrive in warm temperatures. They add bold color to gardens and do especially well in sunny, moist, well-drained areas.
Salvia
Salvias are heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, and bloom continuously through summer. Their tall flower spikes come in blues, purples, reds, and pinks and are favorites among hummingbirds.
Coreopsis
Coreopsis offers cheerful daisy-like flowers that bloom profusely in summer heat. It is hardy, easy to grow, and spreads nicely to fill garden beds with long-lasting color.
Best Flowers to Plant for Fall
Chrysanthemums (Mums)
Mums are the classic fall flower, offering rich colors like gold, burgundy, and purple. They thrive in the cooler temperatures of autumn and provide long-lasting blooms.
Asters
Asters bloom in late summer through fall, bringing vibrant purples, blues, and pinks when most plants are fading. They are excellent for attracting pollinators during the final weeks of the season.
Sedum (Stonecrop)
Sedum is a hardy, drought-tolerant perennial that produces clusters of star-shaped flowers in fall. Its blooms deepen in color as the weather cools, adding great texture to autumn gardens.
Ornamental Kale & Cabbage
Ornamental kale and cabbage add bold, colorful foliage that thrives even as temperatures drop. Their ruffled leaves come in shades of white, pink, and purple and last well into winter.
Japanese Anemone
These elegant perennials bloom in late summer and fall with soft pink or white flowers on tall stems. They handle cool weather well and bring movement and grace to fall garden beds.
Year-Round Bloomers
Geraniums
Geraniums bloom heavily in spring and continue their vibrant color throughout the year, especially in mild climates. With proper care (deadheading and watering), they can last all summer and even into the fall.
Bougainvillea
Starting in spring, bougainvillea puts on a stunning display of vibrant, papery flowers that last throughout the warm months. In warmer regions, it can bloom almost year-round, especially with plenty of sun.
Daylilies
Though each individual bloom lasts only a day, daylilies produce countless flowers throughout the growing season, starting in spring. With deadheading, they can bloom from spring to fall, making them a reliable and colorful choice.
Lavender
Lavender begins blooming in early spring and can continue its fragrance and color throughout the summer and fall, especially if regularly pruned. In warmer climates, it might even bloom year-round.
Coreopsis
Coreopsis, or tickseed, starts its blooming show in early spring and continues to produce flowers until the first frost. It’s a hardy, drought-tolerant perennial that thrives in full sun, offering continuous color from spring through fall.
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