Arricca Elin SanSone is a freelance writer, editor, and digital content developer. She specializes in lifestyle and interior design content with a focus on gardening. Arricca earned dual bachelor’s degrees summa cum laude in English and classics from Hiram College, as well as an MBA cum laude from Georgia Southern University. Before writing full-time, Arricca studied in Rome, traveled in Europe, and taught school in Asia. With over a decade of experience, Arricca has pitched, researched, and crafted fresh story ideas and content to appeal to national audiences. She has written thousands of articles for print and digital publications such as Country Living, Good Housekeeping, Prevention, House Beautiful, and more. She’s passionate about gardening, baking, reading, and spending time with the people and dogs she loves.","jobTitle":"Contributing Writer","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/rover/profile_photos/29dc1f78-ddae-4377-840a-1dba434b76d7_1525357351.file"},{"name":"Terri Robertson","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/author/241553/terri-robertson/","@type":"Person","description":"
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Plus, the tiny balloon-shaped buds make it even more fun to admire in your garden!","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/balloon-flower-platycodon-grandiflorus-royalty-free-image-1709657081.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":36,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Wax Begonia","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/g3280/flower-pictures/#slide-36","description":"When they bloom: Spring through summer Why we love them: Begonias come in a staggering array of shapes and colors and bloom continually without any deadheading. They're the perfect low-maintenance annual for any garden.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/pink-begonias-in-garden-royalty-free-image-1709588184.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":37,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Black-Eyed Susan","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/g3280/flower-pictures/#slide-37","description":"When it blooms: Late summer to early fallWhy we love it: This sunny flower will make you smile, plus it doesn't need babied because it's drought tolerant and blooms for weeks and weeks. 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They bloom abundantly until a hard frost—and come in any color (including multi-colored pinwheels) you can imagine! This type of flower has a spilling habit, which makes it ideal for hanging baskets.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/calibrachoa-royalty-free-image-1709663242.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":42,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Catmint","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/g3280/flower-pictures/#slide-42","description":"When it blooms: Early summer to fallWhy we love it: If you want a perennial that requires almost no work, this is the plant for you! The silvery spicy-sweet foliage and the long-lasting blooms of catmint keep tons of pollinators buzzing for weeks and weeks. It's also drought-tolerant and grows well on hillsides to prevent erosion..","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/beautiful-blue-summer-flowers-of-nepeta-grandiflora-royalty-free-image-1709663327.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":43,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Chrysanthemums","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/g3280/flower-pictures/#slide-43","description":"When they bloom: Late summer to late fallWhy we love them: Mums come in ton of different types and colors ranging from hot pink to pumpkin orange. Plant these perennials in the spring so their roots can get established and survive winter; if you wait to fall to plant, they'll give a good show but likely won't return next year because they're putting their energy into blooming, not putting down roots.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/full-frame-view-of-assorted-chrysanthemums-royalty-free-image-1709663563.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":44,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Columbine","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/g3280/flower-pictures/#slide-44","description":"When they bloom: SpringWhy we love them: The delicate flowers are so exotic-looking, yet these perennials are tough and cold-hardy. Plant them with other spring perennials and annuals for best effect. They're also sometimes called Granny's bonnet (how cute is that!).","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/beautiful-blue-spring-aquilegia-flower-also-known-royalty-free-image-1709663796.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":45,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Coneflower","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/g3280/flower-pictures/#slide-45","description":"When it blooms: Early to late summerWhy we love it: These perennials are super-tough and drought-tolerant. Coneflower (a common name for echinacea) comes in an array of bright and beautiful colors from lime green to hot pink and deep red. 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Also called lamium, it has pretty foliage and pink or purple flowers. It makes an incredibly low-maintenance perennial ground cover because it's drought tolerant and not fussy about soil types. 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These super-hardy perennials come in various heights and stunning, saturated colors. As they multiply, you can divide and replant elsewhere. But be aware that they're a favorite food of deer.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/daylilies-royalty-free-image-1709664446.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":51,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"False Indigo","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/g3280/flower-pictures/#slide-51","description":"When it blooms: SpringWhy we love it: This perennial, also called baptisia, is a spring bloomer in shades of bright purple, pink, or yellow. It has pretty blooms which become interesting seed pods in the fall. 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It's incredible in baskets and window boxes, and pollinators such as hummingbirds love it!","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/summer-flowering-pink-fuchsia-hanging-flowers-royalty-free-image-1709665548.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":56,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Hellebore","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/g3280/flower-pictures/#slide-56","description":"When they bloom: Mid to late winterWhy we love them: These gorgeous perennials appear in winter or early spring, often blooming when snow is still on the ground in northern climates. They look delicate, but they're actually super-hardy.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/hellebore-flowers-royalty-free-image-1673989541.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":57,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Gardenia","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/g3280/flower-pictures/#slide-57","description":"When they bloom: SummerWhy we love them: A type of evergreen flowering shrub, gardenias shine in the summer when their dreamy white blooms fill the air with a heady fragrance. 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Once it gets hot, it fades; trim it back and it may rebloom in fall.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/blue-cascade-flowers-royalty-free-image-1709673640.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":66,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Lupine","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/g3280/flower-pictures/#slide-66","description":"When they bloom: Late spring to early summerWhy we love them: These flowers naturalize readily, so you'll have plenty more in time. 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Their pretty little faces can be used to dress up salads and baked goods, too, because the flowers are edible.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/pansies-libra-thesignsasflowers-1648078524.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":70,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Peony","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/g3280/flower-pictures/#slide-70","description":"When it blooms: Late spring to early summerWhy we love them: These eye-catching perennials are the queens of the garden with magnificent form and scent. They're extremely long-lived plants, surviving for decades. Don't worry about any visiting ants, which are not hurting the plant but only coming to sip the nectar.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/countryliving/assets/17/13/1490640739-gettyimages-126026586.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":71,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Petunia","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/g3280/flower-pictures/#slide-71","description":"When it blooms: From spring until frostWhy we love them: Petunias are tough little flowers. They look best cascading from planters and window boxes, but they're also lovely as ground covers. 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Shrub roses are especially tough and bloom all season long.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/gettyimages-1170650072-612x612-1644866024.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":76,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Rose of Sharon","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/g3280/flower-pictures/#slide-76","description":"When it blooms: Late summerWhy we love it: The pretty blooms of this shrub appear late in the season when the rest of the garden is beginning to fade. They come in white, pinks, purples and even pale blue.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/rose-of-sharon-hibiscus-syriacus-royalty-free-image-1709674820.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":77,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Salvia","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/g3280/flower-pictures/#slide-77","description":"When it blooms: Late spring to late summerWhy we love it: These sturdy perennials attract pollinators with their pretty long-blooming spikes of purple, pink, red or white flowers. Their silvery-green foliage is attractive even after they're done blooming.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/blue-sage-flowers-in-bloom-growing-in-herbal-garden-royalty-free-image-1709674897.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":78,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Shasta Daisy","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/gardening/g3280/flower-pictures/#slide-78","description":"When it blooms: Midsummer to early fallWhy we love it: This low-maintenance perennial looks like the common daisy but grows in a shrubby form that span about 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide. 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Who says you have to settle for beautiful flowers only during the summer months? With a little planning, you can enjoy flowers that bloom from spring to summer to fall. And even in winter, many different types of cold-hardy winter bloomers can add color and life to your garden.
A garden with year-round blooms includes many different types of flowers, from annuals, which add instant impact for just one season, to long-lived perennials that return year after year.
The most important thing to remember is to read the plant tag or description when choosing plants to make sure you're giving each plant the right conditions. Flowers that need full sun, which is considered 6 or more hours of direct sunlight per day, won't bloom well in shade. And shade-loving flowers will fry in the hot sun. Finally, don't forget to select plants that will survive winters in your recently updated USDA Hardiness zone. (Find yours here.)
Whether your garden is big or small, cottage-style or formal, or simply an arrangement of containers on your deck, patio or balcony, read on to discover the most popular types of flowers that will inspire you to start planting!
86 Best Types of Flowers to Plant
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Forget-Me-Not Flower
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When it blooms: Spring
Why we love it: These adorable pink, white, or blue flowers are charming at the front of borders. Make sure to plant one of the native species, Myosotisalpestris,laxa, macrosperma, or verna.
If you chose the non-native species, Myosotis sylvatica, plant in containers or deadhead before it seeds; this plant is considered invasive in some states.
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When it blooms: Late winter to early spring
Why we love it: The sweet scent of daphne flowers is like no other, bringing color and fragrance to the late winter or spring garden. Its pretty blooms remind you spring is coming!
Why we love it: Charming, nodding little heads pop up when snow still is on the ground in northern climates. These darling flowers, which are fall-planted bulbs, are deer and rabbit-resistant, too. Read more:How to Care for Galanthus, or Snowdrop Flowers
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Bearded Iris
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When it blooms: Late spring to early summer
Why we love it: Irises come in every imaginable shade from palest pink to deep purple and even nearly black. They're easy-care perennials; plant the rhizomes in the fall, and you'll have flowers for years.
Why we love it: The sheer number of varieties of dahlias are astounding. You can grow everything from tiny pom pom shaped balls to dinner-plate sized blooms in every color of the rainbow. They're perennial in the South, but the bulbs must be dug up in the fall in northern climates and replanted in the spring. Read more:How to Care for Dahlias
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Winter Aconite
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When it blooms: Late winter
Why we love it: Winter aconite is one of the earliest blooming flowers, offering precious nectar to pollinators very early in the season. They're also deer and rabbit resistant. Plant the bulbs in fall for brilliant late winter color. Read more: 38 Deer Resistant Plants Bambi Won't Go Near
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Fritillaria
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When it blooms: Mid-spring
Why we love it: Fun bell-shaped flowers nod atop long, grassy foliage on these unique spring bloomers. Plant the bulbs in fall for spring color. Big plus: rodents tend to leave these bulbs alone.
Why we love it: Besides its delightful name, Love in a Mist is a striking flower that's also edible! It's grown as an annual but it readily self-sows every year.
Why we love it: Clematis is a beautiful vine for fences, arbors, and lamp posts. But be patient: it often takes perennials such as clematis several years to get established.
Why we love it: The fringed flowers of cornflower add cheery color to summer borders. You'll find them in shades of pink, white, and of course cornflower blue. This annual is easy to grow from seed. Deadhead the blooms to keep the plants flowering.
Why we love it: Tiny heart-shaped flowers are reason enough to love this perennial, but the beautiful blooms also offer food for hummingbirds early in the season.
Why we love it: This incredibly-scented perennial is gorgeous when planted in large swaths. Make sure you choose a variety that will survive winters in your region.
Why we love them: These pretty shrubs tell you spring is in full swing. They're gorgeous when planted in masses with other spring-flowering perennials. Some types bloom again later in the season.
Why we love them: This autumn perennial blooms just as everything else is fading in your garden. They are tough as nails, drought-tolerant and you almost can't kill them! Plus, they make long-lived cut flowers and provide late season food for pollinators.
Why we love them: These cheery flowers come in fiery shades of red, orange, and yellow, hot pink and salmon. The pretty round leaves and the flowers are edible, too, so toss them on salads and or use them to decorate cakes!
Why we love it: This vining plant needs a trellis to show off its gorgeous trumpet-shaped blooms. They come in shades of pinks and reds. You even can bring it indoors to winter it over until next spring, but give it tons of bright light (and expect it to drop some foliage).
Why we love it: The delicate pink, purple, or white flowers bloom in profusion atop dainty fern-like foliage. Cranesbill is a super-hardy ground cover plant that has a pleasant, minty scent that causes deer and rabbits to leave it alone.
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Icelandic Poppy
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When it blooms: Spring
Why we love it: The papery blooms of this delightful flower almost don't look real! They come in every color imaginable. Perennial in cool climates, they are grown as annuals in hot regions.
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Elderberry Shrub
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When it blooms: Early summer
Why we love it: Clusters of lacy white or pink flowers appear in early summer. New varieties of this fast-growing shrub boast striking dark burgundy or lemony-gold foliage. It's also deer and rabbit resistant.
