Short, spreading ground covers Spring bulbs Perennials for sun and perennials for shade Annuals Shrubs Trees
Here are 15 great recommended plants for early spring blooms, ranging from ground-hugging groundcovers to towering trees.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9Color Varieties: Red-purple, purple, pink, whiteSun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Prefers humusy, medium moisture soil, but tolerates rocky, sandy soil
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8Color Varieties: Lavender blue, whiteSun Exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil Needs: Dry to medium, well-drained soil
USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 10Color Varieties: YellowSun Exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil Needs: Prefers a well-drained, sandy loam
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8Color Varieties: Pale yellow to red-orangeSun Exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil Needs: Average, moist soil
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7Color Varieties: Bright yellowSun Exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil Needs: Medium moisture, well-drained soil
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8Color Varieties: Blue with pinkSun Exposure: Part shade to full shadeSoil Needs: Medium, well-drained soil
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7Color Varieties: White to pinkSun Exposure: Part shade to full shadeSoil Needs: Medium moisture, well-drained soil
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9Color Varieties: White, cream, yellow, pink, rose, purple, maroon with yellow stamensSun Exposure: Part shade to full shade in summer; part sun in winterSoil Needs: Rich, well-drained soil
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8Color Varieties: Pale to dark violet; occasionally whiteSun Exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil Needs: Gritty, well-drain soil
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7Color Varieties: White with green markingsSun Exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil Needs: Average moisture, well-drained soil
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8Color Varieties: Purple, white, yellow, goldSun Exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil Needs: Medium moisture, well-drained soil
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8Color Varieties: YellowSun Exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil Needs: Medium moisture, well-drained soil
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 Color Varieties: YellowSun Exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil Needs: Medium moisture, well-drained soil
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8Color Varieties: PinkSun Exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil Needs: Rich, well-drained soil
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 10, depending on speciesColor Varieties: White, pink, yellow, creamSun Exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil Needs: Well-drained loamy soil
