- Tulips
Tulips are wonderful flowers to plant. Their vibrant colors attract pollinators and look beautiful in large quantities. Additionally, tulips come up every year after they are planted. Iowa is known for planting tulips, especially due to the tulip festival in Pella every year.
- Lilies
Lilies are durable flowers and thrive in many conditions. They are easier to care for than some other flowers and offer a pleasant scent. Similar to tulips, they come in vibrant colors and come up every year.
- Petunias
Petunias are a popular choice for beginner gardeners due to their durability and lower costs. Also, they have a long lasting bloom season and bloom several months during the summer.
- Begonias
Begonias thrive in a multitude of conditions inside and outside. They are aesthetically pleasing with their variety of colors and patterns, along with their foliage. Lastly, begonias are usually rabbit and deer repellent because of the scent.
- Peonies
Peonies bloom from spring to summer and the foliage lasts a while. They have unique petals and come in delicate colors. Additionally, peonies are often gifted to people due to its symbolism with love, honor and prosperity.
- Dahlias
Dahlias are easy to propagate and are a nice balance between beauty and affordability for all gardeners. They are also easy to care for and require minimal maintenance.
- Daffodils
Daffodils are beautiful as indoor and outdoor plants. They can be a helpful addition to anyone’s garden because of the repellency to certain animals, boosting soil health and pollinator attraction.
