Greensburg is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b, so we chose plants that are proven performers to at least Zone 6.
Looking to make your garden pop this spring? You’re in the right place! We’ve handpicked 25 amazing plants that will thrive in your Westmoreland County yard. Whether you want early spring color, stunning trees, or low-maintenance options, we’ve got you covered with this guide to our favorite spring flowering plants.
How We Chose These Plants
We kept three main things in mind when picking these plants:
- When they bloom: We made sure to include plants that flower throughout spring
- How easy they are to care for: Because who doesn’t love a low-maintenance garden?
- Overall value: These plants give you the most bang for your buck
Early Spring Bloomers
Ready to see some color after a long winter? These early bloomers will be the first to brighten up your garden:
1. Helleborus Brandywine
Want flowers when there’s still snow on the ground? These tough plants, also called Lenten roses, start blooming in February! Their beautiful pink, purple, and white flowers look great in shady spots.
2. Brunnera Jack Frost
This shade-loving plant is like two gifts in one. You get gorgeous silver leaves that brighten up dark corners, plus pretty blue flowers that look like forget-me-nots in early spring.
3. Phlox Creeping Blue
Looking for something to carpet the ground in blue? This low-growing plant creates a stunning blanket of flowers in sunny spots. It’s perfect for rock gardens or letting it spill over walls.
4. Dicentra Pink Diamonds
Everyone loves a bleeding heart, and this variety is extra special. Its pink heart-shaped flowers dangle from arching stems, bringing a touch of romance to shady gardens.
Flowering Trees
Want to make a big impact? These flowering trees will be the stars of your spring garden:
5. Magnolia Betty
If you’re looking for wow factor, this magnolia delivers! It produces huge purple-red and white flowers before the leaves even appear. And don’t worry – it stays small enough for most yards.
6. Cercis Lavender Twist Redbud
Think of this as living art for your garden. Its weeping branches cascade down like a purple-pink waterfall in spring. Talk about a conversation starter!
7. Cornus Florida Cherokee Princess
Nothing says spring quite like a white dogwood, and this one’s the cream of the crop. As a bonus, you’ll get gorgeous fall colors and berries that birds love.
8. Malus Honeycrisp Apple
Here’s a tree that does double duty – beautiful spring flowers AND delicious apples in fall. Now that’s what we call a smart addition to any yard!
Spring-Blooming Shrubs
These shrubs are like the backbone of your spring garden – they look great and keep on performing:
9. Azalea Pleasant White
Want to brighten up your foundation plantings? These evergreen shrubs burst into pure white flowers in mid-spring, and they look good all year round.
10. Rhododendron PJM Elite
Don’t have much space? This compact rhododendron is perfect! It covers itself in lavender-pink blooms and fits nicely in smaller gardens.
11. Viburnum Eastern Snowball
Looking for drama? This shrub produces huge white flower clusters that look just like snowballs. It’s a real show-stopper that’s super easy to grow.
12. Syringa Bloomerang Dark Purple
Love lilacs? This one’s special because it blooms twice! You’ll get tons of fragrant flowers in spring and then bonus blooms all summer long.
Perennial Garden Stars
Plant these beauties once and enjoy them year after year:
13. Aquilegia Early Bird
These charming columbines are like little butterflies dancing in your garden. They bloom for weeks in partial shade and come in beautiful spring colors.
14. Astilbe August Light
Got shade? These feathery plumes are your friends! They add height and texture to shady spots, and their fern-like leaves look great all season.
15. Baptisia Decadance Pink Lemonade
Want a tough native plant that looks like a delicate beauty? This one’s for you! It produces spikes of pink and yellow flowers and handles drought like a champ.
16. Geranium Biokovo
Need something to cover the ground? This hardy geranium is your answer! It spreads nicely, blooms with pale pink flowers, and even turns red in fall.
Low-Maintenance Foundation Plants
These are your “plant it and forget it” superstars:
17. Buxus Green Mountain
If you want a classic look without all the pruning, this boxwood’s for you. It naturally grows in a neat pyramid shape.
18. Thuja Green Giant
Need privacy fast? This speedy grower is perfect for screening views and blocking wind. Plus, deer usually leave it alone!
19. Juniper Blue Star
Want something that stays small and blue all year? This little juniper is perfect for borders and rock gardens, and it practically takes care of itself.
20. Chamaecyparis Golden Mop
Add some sunshine to your yard with this golden beauty. Its thread-like branches create amazing texture, and it keeps its color all year.
Spring Color Accents
These plants are like the finishing touches that make your garden special:
21. Lupine Gallery Mini Mix
Love cottage gardens? These compact lupines produce spikes of flowers in amazing jewel tones. They’re like nature’s version of a flower tower!
22. Coreopsis Early Sunrise
Want non-stop flowers? This sunny perennial blooms and blooms and blooms! Butterflies love it, and it’s great for cutting too.
23. Leucanthemum Becky
Sometimes you just need a classic daisy, and this is the best one around. Its clean white flowers brighten up any garden.
24. Phlox subulata Emerald Pink
Need something to grow between stepping stones? This low-growing phlox creates a carpet of pink flowers in spring. It’s like rolling out nature’s welcome mat!
25. Lavandula Hidcote
Want a plant that looks AND smells amazing? This compact lavender gives you beautiful purple flowers and that classic lavender scent. Perfect near a path where you can enjoy it!
Tips for Success
Here’s how to give your new plants the best start:
- Plant early in spring when the soil is workable
- Mix in some good compost before planting
- Water deeply but not too often – roots need to grow down!
- Add mulch to keep weeds away and moisture in
- Keep an eye out for early spring bugs
Why Shop at Country Farms?
We’re not just selling plants – we’re here to help you succeed! When you shop at our Garden Center, you get:
- Advice from people who know our local growing conditions
- Healthy plants that are ready for your garden
- Help picking the right plants for your yard
Ready to get started on your spring garden? Come visit us! We’d love to show you these plants in person and help you pick the perfect combinations for your yard. Let’s make this your best gardening year ever!
