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Firework Flowers That Bloom Around The 4th Of July

ByJennifer
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In our Zone 5 planting area we tend to have a later bloom time, but we have several flowers that bring in pretty color and bloom in summer right around the 4th of July! I love these flowers because they bring in so much color to the yard, and are so nice to have especially when hosting an outdoor party. Most of these flowers are very easy to grow and get better year after year.
A cluster of bright pink bee balm, one of the flowers that bloom around the 4th of July, grows with green leaves in a garden near a blue house and a wooden fence.

Bee Balm (Monarda)

Bee Balm(Monarda) comes in lots of colors including the native red and some gorgeous light putple lavender colors. It spreads by seeds and runners just below the soil surface and after it’s done blooming leaves seed stalks for migrating birds. I will warn you, it can quickly overtake a garden if not pulled for control. But, like a lot of other flowers, make great flowers to share with your neighbors. And can quickly cover a bare area.

A garden bed filled with tall, blooming red bee balm—classic flowers that bloom around the 4th of July—stands out against a light blue wooden wall.

Lace Cap Hydrangeas

Lace Cap Hydrangeas look just like those fireworks that climb high and then explode into stars. They tend to bloom all summer and do best in sunlight. One thing I love about hydrangeas is that they dry so well and can be enjoyed all year.
Close-up of a cluster of small white flowers with three prominent petals and green leaves in the background—classic examples of flowers that bloom around the 4th of July.

Allium Family Flowers

Flowers from the Allium family look like sparklers and fireworks that burst into a flower. Onions that have gone to seed, and even chives when let go to flower have either white or little purple flowers and  look like fireworks and are so pretty among other flowers in the garden.
A close-up of a round cluster of small white flowers with yellow tips, set against a background of green leaves—perfectly capturing flowers that bloom around the 4th of July.

Johnny Jump-Ups

Johnny Jump-ups add bright color all season and the streaking pattern in the center is very firework like. Maybe it feels like a stretch, but they grow easily from seed and can lend color to the garden at ground level while other flowers can add mid-range height.
Purple and yellow wild violets, among green leaves, create a vibrant scene—perfect examples of flowers that bloom around the 4th of July—set against a softly blurred natural background.

Lavender

And as for Lavender… Sparklers anyone? Their thin green stalks and little purple flowers can be used in cut arrangements or dried and saved for little sachets and pot pourri. Do you love to grow and harvest lavender?Find out more about growing and drying lavender here..
A close up of purple flowers that bloom around the 4th of July.
 And as for Lavender… Sparklers anyone? Their thin green stalks and little purple flowers can be used in cut arrangements or dried and saved for little sachets and pot pourri. Do you love to grow and harvest lavender?Find out more about growing and drying lavender here.
A person prepares for harvesting lavender, holding a bunch in one hand and blue scissors in the other, poised to cut the fragrant flowers.
Close-up of lavender, one of the flowers that bloom around the 4th of July, with slender green stems and small purple blossoms growing in a grassy area.

Queen Anne’s Lace

Queen Anne’s Lace or the commercial version pictured here (Chocolate Dara) looks like a firework exploded in the sky. The wild version is white with a hairy stalk and blooms all summer. Make sure when picking that all of the identifiers are used as it has several toxic look alikes including Poison Hemlock.
Floret Flowers Chocolate Lace Flower

Yarrow

Yarrow is a early summer blooming flower with spread out clusters. It’s bright, cheerful color adds a lot to the garden and cut flower bouquets. You can see more about drying Yarrow and other flowers for dried arrangements here.
Clusters of bright yellow yarrow flowers with green, fern-like leaves in a garden setting—perfect for learning how to dry flowers for DIY dried arrangements.
I love that these flowers add some natural beauty in the mid-summer and! For  more patriotic ideas, see how I made these luminaries out of old glass light covers. For party ideas see this Fourth of July drink station.
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  1. I love it when the garden looks like fireworks! I love it when we look at something and see it for more than just “what it is”. Hope you have a happy and enjoyable 4th!

  2. Jen, look how pretty those flowers are … before I read on I said to myself.. WOW those flowers look like fireworks… that is just beautiful, and Yes my neighborhood sounds the same way this morning… I love it…peace and quiet. Happy 4TH to you..

    Pattie

  8. Dearest Jennifer,

    Lovely photos you show on this 4th of July. Wishing you also a meaningful 4th of July; it’s not yet over and let’s hope the spirit remains for many more years after this 235th Birthday of the United States of America!

    Lots of love,

    Mariette

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