Reliable Plants and Hardy Flowers for Midwest Planting in Michigan as determined by the United States Department Of Agriculture. Southeast Michigan is in Zone 5 with a few areas in 6.
In order by height, tallest to shortest:
Lilac
Peony
Rugosa rose
Daylily
Daffodil
Mealycup sage
Petunia
Sedum
Chrysanthemum
Forget-me-not
Pansy
Dianthus
In order by bloom time:
Forget-me-not
Daffodil
Lilac
Dianthus
Pansy
Peony
Petunia
Rugosa rose
Mealycup sage
Daylily
Sedum
Chrysanthemum
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