These 9 Winter Plants That Dazzle Even in Winter Snow are a surprising bursts of color and texture during a time that earth rests and snow covers the ground. Winter plants will find a way bloom through a crust of snow, survive harsh chilly winds and low temperatures.
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Flowering quince (Chaenomeles)
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Snowdrop (Galanthus elwesii)
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Boxwood (Buxus) – great for creating homestead property boundaries and wind breaks for garden areas
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Winterberry (Ilex verticillata)
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Witch hazel (Hamamelis) – Homesteaders into alternative herbal medicine will want to plant this shrub.
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Camellia (japonica) – if you live in zones 7, 8 and 9, camellias can add color and interest to your garden all year long.
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Christmas rose (Helleborus niger)
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Sweet box (Sarcococca hookeriana)
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Mock rush (Pennisetum glaucum)
The slideshow of each plant also has tips and some planting times that pop up with each picture.
Bonus Winter Tree Choices:
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Red Twig Dogwood
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Corkscrew Hazel
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This is a great way to add some color to your yard in the grey days of winter and the list of plants is from House Logic.
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