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Bloom Times for Perennials, Shrubs and Trees in WNC

Gardening Guides

Wondering when your favorite plants will flower, or looking for something to fill a gap in your garden’s bloom season? Our WNC bloom-time and color charts make it easy to see when popular perennials, shrubs and trees typically put on their show.

Use them to coordinate bloom times, add months of color to your landscape and discover plants that can keep your garden interesting from early spring through fall.

Bloom times can shift from year to year depending on elevation, weather, sun exposure and other growing conditions, but these charts offer a practical starting point for planning a garden that always has something to look forward to.

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