The Best Flowers to Plant in Idaho: 20 Flowers for a Gorgeous Bloom

It can be difficult to identify the best flowers to cultivate in Idaho. Certain plants require a lot of maintenance, some are susceptible to pests, and many are simply too complex or slow-growing to be useful.

If you garden in Idaho, you are well aware that certain plants may do well in one region but not in another. Five USDA planting zones, from 3b to 7b, are within the state. Creating the perfect environment for flowers requires understanding your growing zone and selecting blooms that can withstand the conditions there. 

Take into account these suggestions for growing flowers in Idaho.

1. Aster 

Many states in the United States, including Idaho, have healthy populations of this aster, sometimes known as the New England Aster. In the mid-summer through the autumn, it creates profusions of frilly, daisy-like blooms. 

This flower likes bright sunlight and good, moist soil. Flowers come in a variety of hues, including lavender, pink, and deep purple with vibrant yellow centers. They hold a lot of meaning in various cultures. Bees and butterflies are drawn to them, and they may survive in USDA plant hardiness zones four through eight.

2. Cranesbill

In USDA plant hardiness zones three through nine, this resilient geranium grows as a perennial. Depending on the cultivar, it can reach heights of eight to 12 inches and bears tiny pink blooms held atop green, lacy leaves in the last weeks of spring to summer. 

Although it will still thrive in some shade, it likes full light. Hardy geraniums should be planted in organically rich, well-drained soil.