Perennials For Zone 5
Perennials for Zone 5 need to survive harsh winters and thrive in hot summers.
This zone encompasses the area where the last frost is April 30 and the first frost is October 15. Only certain flowers will survive this length growing season (other flowers that you plant only in the summer and you have to replant every year are annuals, but perennials will come up again and again each year).
Living in Zone 5, I can tell you that it is a wonder anything could survive the harsh winters, but needless to say there are over 270 perennials that can grow in this zone.
Perennials should be planted in early spring and require well drained soil and should be mulched in the summer. Since perennials bloom only for a short period of time, you should plan your garden so that each area has blooms all year by planting perennial flowers with different bloom times near each other - that way one spot of your garden won't look bare once the blooms fall off. Pinching dead flowers from your perennial plants will cause it to produce more blooms and contribute to the overall health of the plant.
Below is a list of some of the more common Zone 5 perennial plants that you can buy. To get a comprehensive list, you can go to Nature Hills Nursery, Inc. and use their gizmo on the left that will list all flowers for Zone 5. If you are not sure of your zone, you can enter your zip code and see what perennials are available for your area.
Aster - Daisy like perennials in shades of pink and purple - fast growing - full sun - blooms early fall
Bee Balm - Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and bees - partial sun - blooms July-August
Black Eyed Susan - Easy to grow - full sun - blooms July - September
Clematis - Prefers heavy mulch - full sun - blooms June- September
Cone Flower - The famous Echinacea purpurea that is used as a herbal remedy - attracts butterflies and bees and grows in partial sun - blooms July - October
Geranium - Cut back in early summer for repeat bloom time in fall - full sun with partial afternoon shade - blooms in fall.
Hibiscus - Tropical looking large blooms - plant in full sun
Iris - Tons of colors and varieties on this tall flower that likes full sun and blooms in late spring - summer.
Peony - Big Bushy blooms with a subtle scent - partial sun - bloom in mid spring.
Sedum - Hardy perennial plant attracts butterflies and bees - partial sun - blooms August - September
Verbena - Clumps of colorful flowers - it's cascading trails are perfect for planters and baskets - full sun - can bloom from spring to frost if dead flowers are trimmed. Attract butterflies.
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