These are the plants that are blooming in which months. There may be some blurring of the time line due to variances in the weather and seasonal climate. But if it is a normal season these are correct. I wonder, though, do we have that norm any more as the climate changes.
February
BULBS:
Winter Aconite (Eranthis hymalis)
Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis)
Crocuses
PERENNIALS:
Helleborus foetidus (This one has many common names: Bearclaw Hellebore, Bearpaw Hellebore, Bear's Foot Hellebore, etc. with variations on spelling.)
SHRUBS:
Cornelian Cherry (Cornus mas)
March
BIENNIALS:
Lunaria (money plant, honesty)
BULBS:
Snowflakes (a few)
Grape hyacinths
Ipheion
Assorted mid-season cultivated varieties of Narcissuses
Assorted tulips scattered about where the squirrels transplanted them. Tulip beds are in bloom.
GROUND COVER:
Vinca minor
PERENNIALS:
Brunnera
Pulmonaria
Violets
Violas & pansies (short lived)
Virginia Bluebells
Pasque Flower
Primula
Celandine poppy
Trillium - a tiny little species with maroon buds.
Hellebores
Epimedium (yellow)
SHRUBS:
Viburnum carlesii
Jet Bead (Rhodotypos scandens)
Baby’s Breath Spirea
Forsythia
Pieris
Ornamental quince
TREES:
Redbud
Whitebud
Crabapple
Dogwood
Pear
April
BIENNIALS:
Lunaria (money plant, honesty)
BULBS:
English Bluebells (blue, pink, and white)
Spanish Bluebells
Tulips
GROUND COVER:
Creeping Phlox
Ranunculus (Double Creeping Buttercup – Ranunculus repens variety pleniflorus)
PERENNIALS:
Violas & pansies (short lived)
Dwarf Irises
Miniature Iris - a few blue ones.
Common Fleabane
Cranesbill Geraniums
Virginia Bluebells
Primula
Trillium - a tiny little species with maroon buds.
SHRUBS:
Leatherleaf Viburnum
May
ANNUALS:
HARDY ANNUALS:
Nigella (Love in a Mist)
BIENNIALS:
Lunaria (money plant, honesty)
BULBS:
GROUND COVER:
Ranunculus (Double Creeping Buttercup – Ranunculus repens variety pleniflorus)
PERENNIALS:
Violas & pansies (short lived)
Tall Bearded Irises
Standard Dwarf Bearded Irises
Siberian Iris
Common Fleabane
Cranesbill Geraniums
Peonies
Dames’ Rocket
Columbines
Oriental Poppies
Pinks (Dianthus)
A few creepers between the flagstones on the terrace.
SHRUBS:
Rhododendron
TREES:
(And as always, some weeds.)
June To be added later.
July To be added later.
August
ANNUALS:
Old fashioned petunias (fragrant, vining)
Zinnias
BIENNIALS:
BULBS:
GROUND COVER:
PERENNIALS:
Day Lilies
Coreopsis: a few different varieties
Iron Weed
New England Asters
Gloriosa Daisies - Rudbeckia hirta (Asteraceae)
Bind Weed milkweed
Nodding Onion
Lycoris
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
Wing Stem
SHRUBS:
Butterfly Bush
TREES:
September
ANNUALS:
Old fashioned petunias (fragrant, vining)
Zinnias
BIENNIALS:
BULBS:
GROUND COVER:
PERENNIALS:
Iron Weed
New England Asters
Wing Stem
Golden Rod
Mist Flower
White Snakeroot
Sedums (tall)
SHRUBS:
Butterfly Bush
TREES:
October To be added later.
For more on the subject go to: Spring Has Sprung!
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