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April is an excellent time to start planting perennial flowers in Zone 8. These plants will come back year after year, providing vibrant color and beauty to your garden. Choosing the right perennials can ensure a stunning display throughout the seasons. Here are the top 5 perennial flowers to consider planting in April for Zone 8 gardeners.
1. Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
Black-eyed Susans are hardy, cheerful flowers that bloom from late spring to fall. They thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. Their bright yellow petals with dark centers add a striking contrast to any garden. These perennials attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, making them a beneficial addition to your landscape.
2. Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum)
Shasta Daisies are classic garden favorites known for their large white blooms and sunny yellow centers. They prefer full sun and well-drained soil. Planting them in April ensures they establish well before their peak bloom period in summer. They are low-maintenance and attract pollinators, providing a timeless appeal to your garden.
3. Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
Coneflowers are resilient perennials with daisy-like flowers in shades of purple, pink, and white. They bloom from mid-summer to fall and are drought-tolerant once established. Planting in April allows them to develop strong roots. They attract butterflies and bees, and their seed heads provide food for birds in winter.
4. Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Lavender is a fragrant perennial that blooms in late spring to early summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. April is an ideal time to start planting lavender so it can establish before the heat of summer. Besides its beautiful flowers, lavender attracts pollinators and can be used for culinary and aromatic purposes.
5. Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata)
Coreopsis, also known as tickseed, produces bright yellow, daisy-like flowers from late spring through summer. It is drought-tolerant and thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Starting in April ensures a healthy root system that will reward you with continuous blooms. It attracts butterflies and adds cheerful color to borders and containers.