Plants that bloom in May in Zone 8 with orange flowers

Azalea

Explosive spring color in every warm hue. Acid-loving woodland classic.

California Poppy

Golden cups that carpet hillsides across the state. Closes at night and on cloudy days.

Coral Honeysuckle

Non-invasive native honeysuckle with brilliant coral-red tubular flowers that hummingbirds hover at for months.

Crossvine

Tubular orange-red trumpets line this vigorous semi-evergreen vine in spring, attracting every hummingbird in the neighborhood.

Daffodil

Cheerful trumpets that naturalize beautifully and return stronger each year.

Drift Rose

Groundcover rose that stays low and spreads wide. Tough, disease-resistant, and constantly in bloom.

Flame Azalea

Outrageous blooms in hot orange, red, and yellow on a deciduous native azalea that stops people in their tracks.

Honeysuckle

Tubular, nectar-rich flowers with a fragrance that defines summer evenings.

Impatiens

The shade annual champion. Flowers prolifically where nothing else will.

Indian Paintbrush

Bright red to orange bracts surround small flowers and glow across spring prairies.

Lantana

Multi-colored flower clusters that bloom relentlessly in brutal heat.

Lewisia

Succulent rosettes with brilliant striped flowers in hot sunset colors. Must have perfect drainage or it rots.

Persian Buttercup

Ruffled, rose-like blooms in vivid colors brighten cool spring beds and pots.

Pomegranate

Brilliant orange-red blossoms in late spring and summer are followed by decorative, edible fruits.

Rose

The queen of the garden. Modern varieties are surprisingly low-maintenance.

Snapdragon

Vertical flower spikes with squeeze-open blooms. Kids love them.

Tulip

The classic spring icon in almost every color imaginable.