Rainline GardenWhen to plant flowers in the Northwest
Cut flowers and spring bulbs that thrive here. Pick a plant for its dates in every city we cover and a step-by-step growing guide.
Planting windows at a glance
Main planting window in four reference cities. Each plant's page has every city.
| Plant | Portland | Seattle and Tacoma | Bend and Redmond | Spokane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dahlias | May 10 – Jun 7 | May 10 – Jun 7 | Jun 9 – Jul 7 | May 20 – Jun 17 |
| Sunflowers | May 10 – Jun 21 | May 10 – Jun 21 | Jun 16 – Jul 28 | May 15 – Jun 26 |
| Sweet peas | Mar 1 – Apr 5 | Mar 1 – Apr 5 | Apr 28 – Jun 2 | Apr 1 – May 6 |
| Tulips | Oct 1 – Nov 15 | Oct 1 – Nov 15 | Oct 15 – Nov 15 | Sep 25 – Oct 31 |
| Daffodils | Oct 1 – Nov 15 | Oct 1 – Nov 15 | Oct 15 – Nov 15 | Sep 25 – Oct 31 |
Salad greens
Cabbage family
Root vegetables
Onion family
Peas and beans
Tomatoes and summer crops
Squash, cucumbers and melons
Herbs
Berries and perennial crops