Here is a list of plants that bloom each month from March to October in Southeast Pennsylvania. Some plants such as forsythia may bloom earlier depending on how warm the ground temperature is. In fact, this past winter of 2023 I saw crocuses blooming in February! if you are looking for landscape planting or design, reach out to us today to setup a consultation!
March:
- Crocuses (Crocus spp.)
- Snowdrops (Galanthus spp.)
- Daffodils (Narcissus spp.)
- Hellebores (Helleborus spp.)
April:
- Tulips (Tulipa spp.)
- Dogwoods (Cornus spp.)
- Cherry blossoms (Prunus spp.)
- Forsythias (Forsythia spp.)
May:
- Lilacs (Syringa spp.)
- Peonies (Paeonia spp.)
- Irises (Iris spp.)
- Azaleas (Rhododendron spp.)
June:
- Roses (Rosa spp.)
- Daylilies (Hemerocallis spp.)
- Alliums (Allium spp.)
- Foxgloves (Digitalis spp.)
July:
- Coneflowers (Echinacea spp.)
- Black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia spp.)
- Shasta daisies (Leucanthemum spp.)
- Lilies (Lilium spp.)
August:
- Butterfly bushes (Buddleja spp.)
- Joe-Pye weed (Eutrochium spp.)
- Russian sage (Perovskia spp.)
- Hydrangeas (Hydrangea spp.)
September:
- Asters (Aster spp.)
- Goldenrods (Solidago spp.)
- Sedums (Sedum spp.)
- Autumn crocus (Colchicum spp.)
October:
- Chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum spp.)
- Witch hazel (Hamamelis spp.)
- Helenium (Helenium spp.)
- Toad lilies (Tricyrtis spp.)
This list is not exhaustive, but it does provide a good selection of plants that can be grown in southeast Pennsylvania and will bloom throughout the growing season. Keep in mind that bloom times can vary depending on weather conditions and the specific variety of the plant.
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