Best Zone 5 Flower Seeds in 2026

Beneficial to nature, the flower is a host to many butterflies and attracts hummingbirds.

One way to grow roses is from the seeds they produce. Propagating roses from seed take a little time, but is easy to do.

The time it takes for the new roses to actually flower can vary greatly so be patient with your new rose babies. Growing roses from seed can take some time, but you will be rewarded for your efforts.

Canna (or canna lily) is a tropical perennial plant that produces big, bold paddle-shaped leaves and bright, attractive flowers that grow on spikes in shades of red, orange, yellow and pink.

Arrowroot Flowers Attract Hummingbirds

The plant is widely grown through the tropics and subtropics as an ornamental, being valued especially for its flowers and attractive leaves.

Rose seeds require cold treatment in order for them to sprout properly.

Roses are drought tolerant plants, but it is afraid floods. It is necessary use non-glazed bonsai pots of soil cultivation. The principle is "do not pour water on it when soil is not dry. Wet it completely when you pour water on soil."

Lend a high concentration of fertilizer (especially fertilizers) will result in the death of local rot.

Sow seeds in soil in early to late spring about 8"-10" apart. Cover with an 1/2" of soil. Plant near a fence or trellis

Ensign red morning glory seeds can be started indoors for quicker blooming.

Will grow best with at least 6+ hours of full sun

Osteospermum, is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Calenduleae, one of the smaller tribes of the sunflower/daisy family Asteraceae

Sow: 2/3 seeds per plant, 1/16" deep, about 12" apart. Keep moist.

USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

An important nectar source for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, plant Asclepias seeds as an important native addition to your yard.

Perennial; Grows up to 28 Inches

For best success with this perennial seed, we recommend Fall Planting. For Spring Planting, seeds should be cold stratified prior to sowing.

Viola are perfect for beautiful baskets, boxes, balconies, bedding and borders and a vivid splash of spring colour.

Ice blue blooms smother free-flowering bushy plants over a long flowering period - from Spring and again in the Autumn.

Sow February onwards for Spring flowering and again September onwards.

A hardy mid-season bloomer, Scarlet Sage prefers full sun and will grow up to about 3 feet tall, a beautiful and romatic beacon for nectar feeders far and wide!

Scarlet Sage is an annual to tender perennial, 12-30 inches tall with bright, scarlet flowers.

Tall sturdy green stalks with multiple stacks of scarlet red blooms

Ratibida columnifera, commonly known as upright prairie coneflower or Mexican hat, is a perennial species of flowering plant in the genus Ratibida family Asteraceae.

It will grow in virtually any well-drained soil in full sun and is very drought tolerant, though regular watering during very dry periods will produce better flowers. You can grow Mexican hat plants from seed, though you may not see flowers until the second year.

Mexican Hat is the mahogany-red colored form of Prairie Coneflower that blooms from mid-summer into fall.

Petunia seeds can take from 2 to 3 weeks to germinate, and the seeds are so small they almost look like dust.

Start your petunia seeds indoors and get a jump on the season! Plant petunia seeds six to eight weeks before the last frost, and transplant them outside when the weather warms up.

Zones : 3 - 9

Rare Garden Seeds to Grow

Easy to grow: sew in succulent or cactus soil and water sparingly.

Sprouts come up in 4-6 weeks.

“Purple coneflowers” are another an old-timey perennial, coming back year after year!

They are very easy to grow from seed, they tolerate drought, grow well in poor soil, can be planted in full sun or partial shade, and they bloom profusely.

To get a jump on your gardening, you can start your purple coneflower seeds indoors about 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost in your area.

Prunus serrulata are double-blossoming, deep pink flowering ornamental cherry trees that grow about 2 ft per year

Japanese flowering cherry leaves change colors throughout the seasons! They require little maintenance. Kwanzan trees are resistant to both deer and insects.

Easy to grow: Cold stratify seeds for optimal germination. Fast growing cherry blossom tree seeds for planting.

Lilacs are beautiful flowering plants that can be found all around the world.

Can be started indoors in winter to be transplanted outdoors in spring, or can be sown directly into the ground in spring, summer and fall.

Tolerates light shade but blooms best with full sun.

Hibiscus moscheutos, commonly known as hardy hibiscus or swamp rose mallow, is a vigorous, sturdy, rounded, somewhat shrubby, hairy-stemmed, woody-based perennial of the mallow family.

It typically grows to 3-7¡¯ tall and to 2-4¡¯ wide. Each flower has a prominent and showy central staminal column of white to pale yellow anthers surrounding an even longer style.

These seeds require light to germinate and they are best started in pots, but you can sow them directly in your garden in late spring once temperatures are in the mid 70's.

The Rose Acacia is a native shrub that is related to the more widely known black locust tree.

Grow in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun

It is drought tolerant and heat tolerant and it is a nitrogen fixing legume so it is good for enriching poor soils.

Wallflower Siberian looks striking in a wildflower meadow, and it is also a popular flower for growing in rock gardens, large containers, beds, and borders

Cheiranthus Allionii seeds can be started indoors in winter or early spring, and growing Siberian Wallflower prefers full sun and adapts to poor soil perfectly tolerating even clay.

As a cut flower, Siberian Wallflower makes a good choice for floral arrangements.

The Albizia is a Fast Growing, Small to Medium sized Deciduous Tree that will typically grow in a Vase Shape from 20' to 40' Tall with an Umbrella Crown.

Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to light shade.

The Flowers are Fragrant & Attract Bees. At night, the Sensitive Leaflets will close, or upon being touched anytime throughout the Day.

Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-Mist) is a popular, upright, bushy annual boasting pale blue flowers

Nigella are very easy to sow and have medium blue flowers on 24" stems.

For zones 4-9 Nigella are some of the easiest flowers to sow.

The Climbing Hydrangea is deliciously fragrant!

Hardiness zone: 4 - 7

Bloom time: Starting in June or July until frost

Aquilegia vulgaris knows as columbine (also commonly called European crowfoot and granny's bonnet) is native to Europe. It is a bushy, clump-forming perennial that typically grows in a mound of thin, branching, leafy stems to 1.5-3' tall.

Prefers organically rich, moist soils with light to moderate shade

Columbines are particularly long lasting as cut flowers, and are admired for their delicacy and lovely range of soft colors. Although somewhat short-lived, these plants often self-sow.

Aster is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the family Asteraceae.

Asters are a very beautiful part of garden flowers.

Aster flowers love to bloom during fall when other flowers bid goodbye and shed their petals.

Bright upright plants, coneflowers are a North American perennial in the Daisy family (Asteraceae).

They are fast growers and self-sow their seed profusely.

Coneflowers have raised cone-like centers (hence, the name) which contain seeds that attract butterflies. Leave the seed heads after bloom and you’ll also attract songbirds!

Magnolia liliiflora, commonly known as Lily Magnolia or Mulan Magnolia, is a stunning flowering shrub that is native to China. It is a popular choice for gardeners and landscapers because of its showy, fragrant blooms and attractive foliage.

They prefer well-drained soil and can tolerate a range of pH levels. They also prefer full sun to partial shade, although they will appreciate some shade during the hottest parts of the day.

When planting your seeds, it is important to keep in mind that Magnolia liliiflora seeds have a hard outer coating that must be broken down before the seed can germinate.

Yellow lilac is a flower blossom that can be grown on a yellow lilac flower plant.

Hardiness Zone: 3-7

Grow lilac bushes in full sun