One of the best features of Japanese Maples is their fall color, but after that there is not so much to see, and during winter many are brown or perhaps green. The idea of making each plant valuable for four seasons is a great guide when choosing plants, so why not add a fourth seas...
Surprisingly, many types of flowering annuals, perennials, and shrubs are at their best during the coldest time of the year, bringing color and interest to the garden when you need it most. Some flowers, such as snowdrops, will even poke their heads through a blanket of snow....
As African daisies are perennials only in Zone 9, we grow them annually. The dark centers of each blossom have an almost metallic sheen, and the petals are also shiny. Growing 1-3 feet tall, they come in a wide range of colors, including pink, lavender, yellow, red, orange, and white...
Although asters are perennials, Janney says she likes to remove them from her gardens after the fall season, as they can become quite large and take over precious garden space. Asters thrive in full sun and are deer resistant. Zones: 3 to 8 Size: 1 to 6 feet tall x 1 to 4 feet ...
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Although cannas are herbaceous perennials in tropical climates, they can be grown as annuals almost anywhere as long as you give them ample sunlight and moisture. Cannas also come in a wide range of sizes, from container-friendly dwarf varieties to 6-foot-tall giants....