Late Spring

Plants that bloom in May in Zone 3 with white flowers

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All Zone 3 plantsAll white flowersAll May blooms
AppleTreeApr-May
Apple
Fragrant white to pink flowers in spring precede a fall crop of dessert apples.
Z3-8
Bleeding HeartPerennialApr-Jun
Bleeding Heart
Arching sprays of heart-shaped flowers for shady woodland gardens.
Z3-8
Bowl of Beauty PeonyPerennialMay-Jun
Bowl of Beauty Peony
Hot pink outer petals cup a creamy center of narrow petaloids. Dramatic and unmistakable.
Z3-8
CamassiaBulbApr-Jun
Camassia
Tall spikes of starry flowers rise above strappy foliage in late spring.
Z3-8
ChamomileAnnualMay-Aug
Chamomile
Tiny daisy flowers with apple-scented foliage. Brew into tea or let it naturalize between pavers.
Z3-9
ClematisVineMay-Sep
Clematis
The queen of flowering vines. Over 300 species, something for every spot.
Z3-10
ColumbinePerennialApr-Jun
Columbine
Delicate, spurred flowers that dance on wiry stems. Hummingbird favorite.
Z3-8
Coral BellsPerennialMay-Jul
Coral Bells
Grown mostly for dramatic foliage, but the tiny bell flowers are a bonus.
Z3-10
Creeping PhloxGround CoverApr-May
Creeping Phlox
An evergreen sun-loving groundcover that smothers walls, slopes, and rock gardens in dense pink, purple, blue, lavender, or white sheets every April and May.
Z3-10
DaffodilBulbMar-May
Daffodil
Cheerful trumpets that naturalize beautifully and return stronger each year.
Z3-10
DianthusPerennialMay-Aug
Dianthus
Spicy clove-scented pinks with fringed petals in pink, red, white, or salmon, one of the best long-blooming edgers and front-of-border perennials for sun.
Z3-10
Dutchman's BreechesPerennialMar-May
Dutchman's Breeches
Finely cut foliage and clusters of puffy white pantaloon-shaped flowers in early spring. A charming ephemeral that disappears by summer.
Z3-8
Dwarf Crested IrisPerennialApr-May
Dwarf Crested Iris
Tiny lavender-blue iris flowers with gold crests on a spreading native ground cover. A spring woodland treasure.
Z3-9
Festiva Maxima PeonyPerennialMay-Jun
Festiva Maxima Peony
Pure white double blooms flecked with crimson at the center. Beloved since 1851 and still unmatched.
Z3-8
FoxglovePerennialMay-Jul
Foxglove
Stately spires of spotted, bell-shaped flowers. Cottage garden royalty.
Z3-8
FritillariaBulbApr-May
Fritillaria
Checkered, nodding bells with an otherworldly pattern. A collector's favorite.
Z3-8
Grape HyacinthBulbMar-May
Grape Hyacinth
Tiny grape-like clusters that spread into rivers of blue over time.
Z3-8
Highbush BlueberryShrubApr-May
Highbush Blueberry
Bell-shaped spring flowers are followed by sweet blue berries and excellent fall color.
Z3-7
HoneysuckleVineMay-Aug
Honeysuckle
Tubular, nectar-rich flowers with a fragrance that defines summer evenings.
Z3-10
Husker Red PenstemonPerennialMay-Jun
Husker Red Penstemon
Dramatic burgundy-red foliage all season with white tubular flowers in late spring. The most striking native penstemon for gardens.
Z3-8
Immortality IrisPerennialMay-Sep
Immortality Iris
Reliable rebloomer with pure white ruffled falls. Blooms spring, then again in fall.
Z3-9
ImpatiensAnnualMay-Oct
Impatiens
The shade annual champion. Flowers prolifically where nothing else will.
Z3-10
IrisPerennialMay-Jun
Iris
Elegant sword-leaved perennials with intricate, ruffled blooms.
Z3-10
LilacShrubApr-May
Lilac
Intensely fragrant clusters that define spring in northern gardens.
Z3-8
Lily-of-the-ValleyPerennialApr-May
Lily-of-the-Valley
Tiny bell-shaped flowers with one of the most intoxicating fragrances in the plant world. Spreads into lush carpets under trees.
Z2-7
LupinePerennialMay-Jun
Lupine
Dramatic spikes in every color. Short-lived but self-seeds generously.
Z3-8
Mountain LaurelShrubMay-Jun
Mountain Laurel
Exquisite geometric buds open to cupped flowers. A native evergreen gem.
Z3-8
NinebarkShrubMay-Jun
Ninebark
Peeling bark, burgundy foliage, and white puffs. A native multitasker.
Z3-8
PenstemonPerennialMay-Jul
Penstemon
Tubular flowers on upright stems. Native hummingbird magnet for dry gardens.
Z3-8
PeonyPerennialMay-Jun
Peony
Lush, ruffled blooms with intoxicating fragrance. Lives for decades.
Z3-8
PetuniaAnnualMay-Oct
Petunia
Cascading color for containers and beds. Blooms nonstop until frost.
Z3-10
Red Twig DogwoodShrubMay-Jun
Red Twig Dogwood
Flat clusters of white flowers and berries give way to vivid red stems that shine in winter.
Z3-8
RhododendronShrubMay-Jun
Rhododendron
Big, bold trusses of bloom over glossy evergreen foliage.
Z3-8
Rocky Mountain ColumbinePerennialMay-Jul
Rocky Mountain Columbine
Large blue-and-white spurred flowers bloom in late spring above lacy foliage.
Z3-8
RosePerennialMay-Oct
Rose
The queen of the garden. Modern varieties are surprisingly low-maintenance.
Z3-10
SalviaPerennialMay-Sep
Salvia
Vertical flower spikes that hummingbirds and bees cannot resist.
Z3-10
Sensation LilacShrubMay-May
Sensation Lilac
Unique bicolor blooms with purple petals edged in white. A head-turner in any spring garden.
Z3-7
SnapdragonAnnualApr-Sep
Snapdragon
Vertical flower spikes with squeeze-open blooms. Kids love them.
Z3-10
Solomon's SealPerennialMay-Jun
Solomon's Seal
Arching stems hung with dangling white bells. Pairs of leaves create graceful, layered architecture.
Z3-8
SpeedwellPerennialMay-Aug
Speedwell
Tidy spikes of blue that add vertical punch to the front of the border.
Z3-8
SpireaShrubMay-Jul
Spirea
Flat-topped flower clusters on tidy mounds. The easiest flowering shrub.
Z3-10
Sweet AlyssumAnnualApr-Oct
Sweet Alyssum
Honey-scented carpet of tiny flowers. The best living edging plant.
Z3-10
Sweet PeaAnnualApr-Jun
Sweet Pea
Ruffled, intensely fragrant climbing flowers in every pastel shade. Cool-season annual that hates heat.
Z2-11
Thalia DaffodilBulbApr-May
Thalia Daffodil
Pure white, swept-back petals with two to three blooms per stem. Orchid-like elegance.
Z3-9
TrilliumPerennialApr-May
Trillium
Three leaves, three petals, pure elegance. The jewel of eastern woodlands.
Z3-8
TulipBulbMar-May
Tulip
The classic spring icon in almost every color imaginable.
Z3-8
ViburnumShrubApr-Jun
Viburnum
Fragrant snowball clusters in spring, then berries for birds in fall.
Z3-10
VincaGround CoverApr-Jun
Vinca
Evergreen mat with periwinkle-blue flowers. Tough shade ground cover.
Z3-10
WeigelaShrubMay-Jun
Weigela
Tubular blooms smother arching branches in late spring. Hummingbird haven.
Z3-8
Wild Blue PhloxPerennialApr-Jun
Wild Blue Phlox
Loose clusters of sky-blue flowers float above woodland floors in spring on a fragrant, mat-forming native.
Z3-8
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