Heres what to plant for a more attractive winter garden.
During the coldest months of the year, many perennials can add winter interest alongside your existing shrubs andevergreens.
Some perennials actually peak during the cold weather months.
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Overcrowded plants will only cause maintenance issues down the road.
Ahead, the best perennials for winter interest in the South.
Hellebore
Helleboreshave the most exquisite flowers nodding atop waxy evergreen foliage.
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Theyre also deer, rodent, andrabbit-resistant.
They slowly spread, making a lovely evergreen carpet, especially under deciduous trees.
Some varieties have burgundy foliage.
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They work well lining walkways, in borders, or in mass plantings.
The butterfly-like blooms appear in early to midwinter and last for weeks.
In summer, the plant goes dormant but reappears when temperatures cool again in the fall.
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It makes a lovely specimen plant and works equally well in a mixed border.
But even more appealing are the masses of pink flowers in late winter to early spring.
Varieties for the South:Crazy Pink, Kismet Intense Orange
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