When should I plant flowers in Michigan?

Happy Mother’s Day! Here in southeast Michigan, the safe bet is to wait until the middle of May to plant warm weather annuals like petunias, impatiens and geraniums. Otherwise a sudden cold snap can seriously harm these tender plants, especially in the early stages of growth.

What are good Perennials for Michigan?

Some hardy perennials can do just that, so I took the time to do the research to find the best perennials for the state of Michigan.

1. Black-Eyed Susan.
2. Queen of the Prairie.
3. Dianthus.
4. Blue Fescue Grass.
5. Garden Phlox.
6. Hardy Hibiscus.
7. Butterfly Weed.
8. Blanket Flower.

What perennials bloom all summer in Michigan?

These tall perennials bloom in late summer, can reach 1.5′ to 2′ tall, and can tolerate full sun to full shade.

• ‘Bright Eyes’ Garden Phlox.
• ‘Tomato Soup’ Coneflower.
• ‘Bubblegum Blast’ Monarda.
• ‘Elsa Spath’ Clematis.
• Orange Garden Lily.
• ‘Snow Lady’ Leucanthemum.
• ‘Superba’ Astilbe.

What are the easiest perennial flowers to grow?

10 Easy-Care Perennials Every Garden Should Have

1. Black-Eyed Susan. Commonly called Black-eyed Susan, rudbeckia is a joy to grow.
2. Salvia. Few perennials are as versatile as salvia, also called perennial sage.
3. Coreopsis. Do you want a burst of sunshine in your garden?
4. Sedum.
5. Purple Coneflower.
6. Peony.
7. Bearded Iris.
8. Daylily.

When should I plant perennials in Michigan?

Fall is a good planting time for perennials that bloom in the spring or summer. Fall planting gives them time to grow strong roots to prepare for the big flower show the following year. Another plus to fall planting: Nurseries are cutting prices on perennials at the end of the season, so you can save a lot of money.

What are some perennial flowers that bloom all summer?

Top 10 Summer Blooming Perennials

• Phlox. Garden Phlox has fragrant, showy blooms in pink, purple, white or red.
• Hardy Hibiscus. Hardy hibiscus loves full sun and attracts both hummingbirds and butterflies.
• Shasta Daisy.
• Coneflower.
• Black-eyed Susan.
• Perennial Geranium.
• Lavender.
• Coreopsis.

Is it too late to plant flowers in Michigan?

Most shrubs and trees can be planted virtually year-around in Michigan as long as the ground is not frozen. You are safe planting quick-growing annuals like marigolds, lettuce, zinnias, radish and a few other popular vegetables and flower plants through mid-June.

When to plant outside Michigan?

Obviously it differs from plant to plant and according to your zone as well. The obvious goal is to have a growing healthy plant with decent size when it’s safe to plant outside which for us here in Central-Northern Michigan is Mid to late May.

When to plant flowers in Michigan?

In Michigan, garden centers offer daffodils, tulips , crocus and many other spring-flowering bulbs. Often these will be for sale by Labor Day. Buying bulbs in September is a good idea to get the best selection, but wait until mid-October or even early November to plant them.

When to plant vegetables in Michigan?

Michigan falls under USDA hardiness Zone 5. Most vegetables in Michigan are planted outdoors in the early spring months of April or May. Your vegetable garden area should begin with a sunny location and well-drained, fertile soil.

When to plant peas in Michigan?

The Michigan State University Extension recommends growing peas in early spring. Plant peas as early as you can work the ground–from March 20 to May 15. If you want to lengthen the pea harvest period, plant both early and late varieties.