Zones are based on the average annual minimum temperatures. There are beautiful varieties of flowers which can endure the climatic conditions of zone 5, which includes Northwestern United States and areas in the Midwest. Following are some beautiful varieties of flowers that can accentuate the beauty of your garden –
- Perennial Hibiscus – The Perennial Hibiscus grows in the range of 3 to 8 feet tall. The blooms are in shades of primary colors and range from 4 to 10 inches in diameter. However, the plant needs of plenty of water as well as full sun for proper growth.
- Foam Flower – This is a really beautiful as well as unusual flower which can be easily grown in zone 5. The plant has a shallow root system as well as star-shaped clustered white flowers. If it is planted in early spring, foam flower will bloom every season from April through June.
- Black-eyed Susan – The Black-eyed Susan received its name from the poem “Black-eyed Susan”, by John Gay. It is a flower from prairie. This is a very common plant in zone 5, which grows well in sandy and well-drained soil. The plant has a resistance to drought conditions.
- English Roseum – English Roseum is a very hardy flower which can sustain both hot temperatures as well as frost. Thus, the versatility of the flower to climate makes it ideal for zone 5 climate. The beautiful multi—colored blooms of English Roseum will add a splatter of cheer to the garden. Plant the flower in raised flower beds to ensure that the soil is well drained which will keep the plant healthy.
- Iris – This is a tall flower which consists of 3-petals in its flower and has fuzzy hairs on the falls. The flower can withstand full sun and has a variety of colors. The flower blooms during mid-to late spring. However, some varieties will bloom again in later season.
- Bleeding heart – The flower consists of curious heart-shaped flowers and thus the name. Bleeding hearts require rich and moist soil. Some of the gardens in zone 5 have flowers that persevere throughout the flowering season.
- Sweet Woodruff – Sweet Woodruff grows well in shaded areas as a summer plant in zone 5 regions. The blossoms are tiny as well as white in color which produces a great fragrance. If planted in mid-spring, the plant will produce flowers till June in colder regions.
- Peony – The flower has a fragrant scent and blooms in mid-spring to early summer. The blooms are large in size and require full sun, rich and well drained soil.
- Coreopsis – Coreopsis is a hardy and perennial plant with yellow flowers. This is a low maintenance flower which can tolerate most conditions. The flowers of Coreopsis provide long-lasting color from summer into the fall.
