On February 2, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow and indicated that there would be six more weeks of winter. Whether you believe the spring-predicting groundhog or not, spring will be officially here within that amount of time. Now is a great time to think about how you’ll landscape your outdoor project. If you’re planning on planting flowers, you’ll want to know what flowers bloom and when. There are numerous spring flowers that bloom at different times throughout the season. To get your ideas flowing, I’ve listed a few flowers that you may want to add (or may have already added) to your outdoor project!

Late Winter & Early Spring Bloomers

Snowdrop– A small, white flower that is named appropriately because of its looks. Snowdrops may be tiny, but their size doesn’t stop them from sprouting out towards the end of winter.

Crocus- These flowers are known for peeking out of the snow during late winter. Though they’re often seen in purple, the Crocus can also be found in white, yellow, and even blue!

Pansy- By planting these flowers in late winter, you’re bound to see them bloom in early spring. They’re available in any color that you could imagine, complete with distinctive “faces” that add character to them.

Chionodoxa– Blossoming into a star shape, these baby blue blooms are sure to brighten up your yard. They’re known as the glory-of-the-snow!

Forsythia– Bright yellow like the sun, Forsythia’s provide a dash of color to spring’s arrival. This plant is famous for growing fast and rather tall at 8 to 10 feet in height.

Daffodil– An epitome of spring, the Daffodil is one bright beauty of the season! They are found growing in numerous locations across the nation in various sizes and colors.

Pussy Willow– A plant that grows like a tree, the Pussy Willow is not as colorful as its other early spring neighbors. However, once their soft and furry blossoms fall off, this plant will spout green leaves all over.

 

Keep in mind that some of these flowers need to be planted at different times during the year. Even if you can’t enjoy these flowers this upcoming spring, it’s never a bad thing to plan ahead for next year’s enjoyment. Whether mentioned or not, what’s your favorite late winter or early spring bloom?