With spring around the corner, it’s time to start preparing for warmer weather. One way to do this is by planting flowers that thrive in late spring and early summer. Start by working on a landscape design that incorporates your favorite colors. Below are a few options that grow well in Ohio’s climate.

Ohio Spring Flowers for Your Landscape

1. Marsh Marigold

The marsh marigold typically blooms in April and May, and you should plant them in the shade in moist conditions. Also known as a buttercup, it is a succulent flower with heart-shaped leaves and vibrant yellow blooms. It grows up to 2 feet tall in clusters, adding rich color to your landscaping.

2. Blanket Flowers

If you love daisies, blanket flowers produce daisy-like blooms in scarlet, yellow, and bronze, often with a purplish-brown base. Their name comes from their blooms resembling Native American blankets. They grow well in dry areas and are deer-resistant, regularly attracting butterflies. They can stay in bloom for months when you plant them in direct sunlight.

3. Petunias

You can plant these popular flowers or show them in hanging baskets, and they have a variety of color combinations, including white, purple, pink, red, and yellow. They don’t need daily watering and thrive in fertile soil. Their trumpet-shaped blooms grow close together and fall in cascades around green leaves.

4. Wild Lupine

Wild lupine is known for colorful pea-sized flower heads that line their stems. They provide a gradient of colors, starting with blue at the bottom and changing to lighter blue, purple, pink, and white as buds travel up the stem. Some variations have shades of red and yellow, and they can grow in dry soil or well-drained areas.

Whether you need help selecting the right flowers, planting them, or devising a landscape design for your yard, contact Lakeview Garden Center and Landscaping in Fairfield, OH. The full-service landscaping center specializes in designing and installing high-end features such as water gardens. Call (513) 829-6624 or visit them online to learn more about this year-round garden center.