Perennials You Can Still Plant in May for blooms that return every year!
Best for:
US Zones 39
UK sow or transplant once frost ends
Australia cooltemperate plant now for spring blooms
Garden Phlox full sun, butterflies love it
False Indigo drought-tolerant, hardy & bold
Yarrow resilient pollinator magnet
Shasta Daisy classic white blooms all summer
Coneflower Echinacea tough, loved by bees
Bee Balm attracts hummingbirds & bees
Black-eyed Susan thrives in heat and poor soil
Poppy easy to scatter, beautiful in masses
Allium striking globe flowers that bees adore

Hi there — I’m Ava, the creator behind Ava Garden Tips 🌿
I’ve always been passionate about plants, flowers, and the simple joy that comes from growing something beautiful. What started as a small balcony garden has turned into a love for helping others create their own green spaces — no matter how big or small.