Western All-Star Perennials: Top Picks for Early Season Color

Reliable Perennials Grouped by Peak Bloom

The following perennials thrive across the West, with early bloomers flowering in spring (summer in cooler climates).

Early Flowers

African Daisy (Osteospermum)

• 'Lavender Mist' (O. ecklonis): Midspring to fall; foot-high mound of white daisies fading to mauve. Zones 2b–24.
• O. fruticosum: Intermittent year-round bloom; trailing with white, blue, pink, purple, or yellow flowers. Zones 8–9, 12–24, H1–H2.

Agastache (Hummingbird Mint)

• 'Tutti Frutti': Summer; pink flowers attract hummingbirds. Zones 2b–24.
• A. mexicana: Spring to late fall; pink hummingbird magnets. Zones 3–24.

These tough, colorful perennials kick off the garden season with minimal fuss.