5 Great Perennials To Grow In Michigan

A popular spring time favorite perennial in Michigan is one that almost everyone knows the name to, and that is the daffodil! They are early bloomers that can bloom as early as March, but really thrive in April and May. Daffodils are beautiful and look good in any garden or in any pot around the house. The flowers of daffodils have a trumpet shaped center set against star shaped yellow pedals.

Another popular perennial you will see found all around the state of Michigan is the Butterfly Bush. This flower is almost more of a bush and grows up to 10 feet tall. The Butterfly Bush grows quickly and blooms midsummer. Its attractive, small but compacted flowers come in plenty of colors such as lilac, orange, red, purple, pink and white. Besides the fact that these flowers grow back every year, they are very attractive to people because their strong, sensational scent and they live up to their name by attracting butterflies and also hummingbirds.

The Purple Coneflower, also known as the medicinal herb Echinacea, is another of the most frequently seen perennials. This flower has a golden middle with lilac petals that almost seem like they are going to fall off. The appearance of this flower is very similar to the Black-Eyed Susan, but the petals are a purple color rather than yellow. This flower grows best in full sun to only partial shade and in a dry soil.

No matter if you are looking to just add a little color to your yard or if you are looking to grow a beautiful flower garden, these are 5 perennials that thrive in Michigan and will look great in your yard. These perennial flowers help keep a Michigan summer beautiful by continuously bringing back their gorgeous attributes to the garden year after year.

If you are looking to try planting these perennials in your yard, all of these flowers should be available at your local greenhouse or florist.