Arkansas gardeners have a special advantage – our humid subtropical climate creates the perfect environment for countless flowering plants to thrive.
The combination of hot summers, mild winters, and generous rainfall throughout the year means your garden can explode with color nearly year-round. I’ve spent years experimenting in my Little Rock garden, discovering which blooms handle our particular brand of Southern humidity with grace.
Whether you’re planning a butterfly garden in Fayetteville or looking to spruce up your Hot Springs backyard, these 13 flowering plants will reward you with spectacular blooms while standing up to our unique Arkansas weather patterns.
1. Southern Magnolia: Arkansas’s Iconic White Blossoms
Nothing says Southern garden quite like the magnificent fragrance of magnolia blooms floating on the summer breeze. These native Arkansas treasures produce enormous creamy-white flowers that can reach 8-12 inches across…