Spring in Our Region – Lawn Care and Planting
Spring in our region arrives with a burst of warmth, longer days, and the perfect window for planting annuals that will carry color through the season. For gardeners looking to fill beds, borders, and containers with reliable performers, pentas, lantana, angelonia, zinnias, and begonias consistently rise to the top. Each one brings unique strengths, but together they create a resilient, pollinator‑friendly, and visually dynamic garden that thrives in our Gulf Coast climate.
🌿 Pentas: Pollinator Powerhouses Pentas are known for their clusters of star‑shaped blooms that attract butterflies and hummingbirds from the moment they open. Their tolerance for heat and humidity makes them especially well‑suited to our spring weather, which can swing from mild to warm quickly. Once established, pentas bloom continuously, offering months of color with very little maintenance.
🌼 Lantana: Color That Loves the Heat Few annuals handle sun and drought as gracefully as lantana. Its bright, multi‑toned flower clusters bring energy to any garden bed, and spring’s moderate temperatures help it root deeply before summer heat arrives. Lantana is also a favorite among bees and butterflies, making it a valuable addition to pollinator‑friendly landscapes.
🌸 Angelonia: Elegant Vertical Interest Often called “summer snapdragon,” angelonia produces upright spikes of purple, pink, or white flowers that add height and structure to plantings. It thrives in full sun, tolerates heat exceptionally well, and keeps blooming without deadheading. In mixed containers or garden beds, angelonia provides a graceful contrast to mounding or trailing plants.
🌻 Zinnias: Classic, Cheerful, and Fast‑Growing Zinnias are beloved for their bold colors and quick growth. Planted in spring, they take off rapidly and reward gardeners with abundant blooms that last until frost. Their wide range of sizes and colors makes them versatile, and they’re excellent for cutting gardens. Zinnias also draw butterflies, adding movement and life to outdoor spaces.
🌺 Begonias: Versatile and Reliable Begonias shine in both sun and shade, depending on the variety. Their lush foliage and steady blooms make them ideal for filling gaps in beds or brightening shaded porches. Spring’s mild conditions help begonias establish strong roots, ensuring they remain vibrant through the heat of summer.
Together, these five annuals offer a blend of durability, beauty, and ecological value that makes them perfect for spring planting. They stand up to our climate, support local pollinators, and provide months of color with minimal effort—exactly what busy gardeners need.
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