Beat the Spring Lull
with These Blooms
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It's easy being green this time of year, but your garden can do so much more!
As the colorful display of early spring bulbs fades away, many gardens fall into a mid-spring color gap, before the summer perennials really light up the garden. At the same time, hungry pollinators are waking up, which means that adding more flowering plants is a win-win.
Here are 32 perennials, trees, and shrubs that commonly bloom from mid-April to mid-May in Central Illinois, right when your garden might be looking strictly green:
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Perennials for Sun
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Bottom row, left to right:
Salvia (early varieties)
Amsonia (Bluestar)
Golden Alexander*
Moss Phlox*
Ornamental Chives
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Center image:
Iris, most species
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Trees & Shrubs
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Botton row, left to right:
Deutzia
Kerria (also pictured in top header)
Serviceberry Tree*
Spicebush Viburnum
Lilac
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A pollinator-friendly landscape works best when something is always coming into bloom, and it's beautiful to look at, as well! If your yard is strictly green right now, put a few of these plants in the mix to liven up the mid-spring lull.
Happy gardening!🌸
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1 Winner Every 30 Minutes!
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Say “I love you, Mom” with something even better than a bouquet. Join us Saturday, May 2, from 10 AM to noon as we celebrate our 100th anniversary with a special live hanging basket giveaway for Mother’s Day. Stop by to shop, and enter to win with Rik in the Morning Live on CT 99.9. We’ll be giving away a beautiful basket every half an hour!
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Mother's Day Gift Cards Available Here!
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Grab lunch and support a local Lion's Club
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Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 9th—from 11am–2pm (or while supplies last!) The Princeville Lions Club will be on-site with their food truck, serving up their famous pork burgers for $5, plus pork chops for $7, brats for $4, hot dogs for $3, chips for $1, and water or soda for $1. Bring cash or check, enjoy a delicious lunch, and know that you’re supporting a longtime community group that gives back locally.
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They’ll also be running an eyeglass drive at the same time, so if you have old eyeglasses at home, bring them in and turn them in at the front counter. As a thank‑you, you’ll get a Hoerr Nursery 100th anniversary canvas tote bag or mug while supplies last.
Come hungry, and help a great local cause!
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