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    • Winter Interest with Evergreen Perennials

    When selecting “evergreen” ground covers, consider choosing plants rated for a hardiness zone at least one colder than your own. This increases the chances they will remain evergreen throughout the year, even during harsher winters.

    • Helleborus Maid of Honor - WEDDING PARTY Series 30ct Flat Helleborus Maid of Honor - WEDDING PARTY Series 30ct Flat

      Helleborus

      Helleborus 'Maid of Honor' (30)ct Flat

      Helleborus 'Maid of Honor' (30)ct FlatWEDDING PARTY® SeriesCommon Name: Lenten Rose Walters Gardens hybridizer Hans Hansen has a passion for hellebores. In his breeding work, he selects for plants with notable vigor, showy floral displays with large...

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    • Helleborus New York Night - HONEYMOON Series 20ct Flat Helleborus New York Night - HONEYMOON Series 20ct Flat

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      Helleborus 'New York Night' (20)ct Flat

      Helleborus 'New York Night' (20)ct FlatHONEYMOON SeriesCommon Name: Lenten Rose 'New York Night' bears 2½-3”, single flowers with shades of black that include deep grey-purple, jet black, and black-purple. Hellebores are the harbingers of...

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    • Helleborus Rio Carnival - HONEYMOON Series 30ct Flat Helleborus Rio Carnival - HONEYMOON Series 30ct Flat

      Helleborus

      Helleborus 'Rio Carnival' (30)ct Flat

      Helleborus 'Rio Carnival' (30)ct FlatHONEYMOON® SeriesCommon Name: Lenten Rose Try the lovely single-flowered selections of the HONEYMOON® Series from Walters Gardens hybridizer Hans Hansen. In his breeding work, he selects for plants with...

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    • Helleborus Rome in Red - HONEYMOON Series 20ct Flat Helleborus Rome in Red - HONEYMOON Series 20ct Flat

      Helleborus

      Helleborus 'Rome in Red' (20)ct Flat

      Helleborus 'Rome in Red' (20)ct FlatHONEYMOON® SeriesCommon Name: Lenten Rose You’ve enjoyed the double-flowered Hellebores of the Wedding Party series, try the equally lovely single-flowered selections of the HONEYMOON® Series from Walters...

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    • Helleborus Rome in Red - HONEYMOON Series 30ct Flat Helleborus Rome in Red - HONEYMOON Series 30ct Flat

      Helleborus

      Helleborus 'Rome in Red' (30)ct Flat

      Helleborus 'Rome in Red' (30)ct FlatHONEYMOON® SeriesCommon Name: Lenten Rose You’ve enjoyed the double-flowered Hellebores of the Wedding Party series, try the equally lovely single-flowered selections of the HONEYMOON® Series from Walters...

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    • Helleborus Sandy Shores - HONEYMOON Series 20ct Flat Helleborus Sandy Shores - HONEYMOON Series 20ct Flat

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      Helleborus 'Sandy Shores' (20)ct Flat

      Helleborus 'Sandy Shores' (20)ct FlatHONEYMOON SeriesCommon Name: Lenten Rose Helleborus 'Sandy Shores' bears 2.5-3”, single pale apricot flowers with a lovely rosy pink color on the backs. Hellebores are the harbingers of spring, blooming for six...

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    • Helleborus 'Sandy Shores' (30)ct Flat Helleborus Sandy Shores - HONEYMOON Series 30ct Flat

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      Helleborus 'Sandy Shores' (30)ct Flat

      Helleborus 'Sandy Shores' (30)ct FlatHONEYMOON® SeriesCommon Name: Lenten Rose Try the lovely single-flowered selections of the HONEYMOON® Series from Walters Gardens hybridizer Hans Hansen. In his breeding work, he selects for plants with...

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    • Helleborus 'Spanish Flare' - HONEYMOON Series (20)ct Flat Helleborus 'Spanish Flare' - HONEYMOON Series (20)ct Flat

      Helleborus

      Helleborus 'Spanish Flare' (20)ct Flat

      Helleborus 'Spanish Flare' (20)ct FlatHONEYMOON® SeriesCommon Name: Lenten Rose Try the lovely single-flowered selections of the HONEYMOON® Series from Walters Gardens hybridizer Hans Hansen. In his breeding work, he selects for plants with...

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    • Helleborus Wedding Bells 20ct Flat Helleborus Wedding Bells 20ct Flat

      Helleborus

      Helleborus 'Wedding Bells' (20)ct Flat

      Helleborus 'Wedding Bells' (20)ct FlatWEDDING PARTY SeriesCommon Name: Lenten Rose Walters Gardens hybridizer Hans Hansen has a passion for hellebores. In his breeding work, he selects for plants with notable vigor, showy floral displays with large...

      $310.40
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    • Helleborus Wedding Bells - WEDDING PARTY Series 30ct Flat Helleborus Wedding Bells - WEDDING PARTY Series 30ct Flat

      Helleborus

      Helleborus 'Wedding Bells' (30)ct Flat

      Helleborus 'Wedding Bells' (30)ct FlatWEDDING PARTY® SeriesCommon Name: Lenten Rose Walters Gardens hybridizer Hans Hansen has a passion for hellebores. In his breeding work, he selects for plants with notable vigor, showy floral displays with large...

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    • Helleborus 'Whirlwind Romance' (20)ct Flat Helleborus 'Whirlwind Romance' (20)ct Flat

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      Helleborus 'Whirlwind Romance' (20)ct Flat

      Helleborus 'Whirlwind Romance' - WEDDING PARTY® Series (20)ct Flat Common Name: Lenten Rose Helleborus 'Whirlwind Romance', a captivating member of the WEDDING PARTY® series, is a Lenten Rose that truly lives up to its romantic name. Bred by the...

      $292.17
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    • Heuchera Caramel PP16562 10ct Quarts Heuchera Caramel PP16562 10ct Quarts

      Heuchera

      Heuchera 'Caramel' PP16562 (10)ct Quarts

      Heuchera 'Caramel' PP16560 (10)ct Quarts Common Name: Coral Bells Zone 4 to 9, Evergreen (in some or all zones) Full sun to full shade, depending on zone and conditions. Plants reach 12 inches tall and 12 to 15 inches wide, clump-forming perennial...

      $119.57
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    • Heuchera Lava Lamp PPAF 20ct Flat Heuchera Lava Lamp PPAF 20ct Flat

      Heuchera

      Heuchera 'Lava Lamp' PP26761 (20)ct Flat

      Heuchera 'Lava Lamp' PP26761 (20)ct FlatCommon Name: Coral Bells Expanding the color options in our coral bells collection, the new ‘Lava Lamp’ forms a large, billowy mass of very large, coppery purple leaves with deep purple undersides. The...

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    • Heuchera micrantha Palace Purple 3.5 inch pot Heuchera micrantha Palace Purple 3.5 inch pot

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      Heuchera m. 'Palace Purple' (3.5 inch pot)

      Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple' (3.5-inch pot)Common name: Coral Bells The original purple coral bells, 'Palace Purple' is perhaps the most well-recognized and widely planted variety of all heucheras. It was the 1991 Perennial Plant Association...

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    • Hypericum calycinum (3.5 inch pot) Hypericum calycinum (3.5 inch pot)

      Hypericum

      Hypericum calycinum (3.5 inch pot)

      Hypericum calycinum (3.5-inch pot)Common Name: St John's-wort, Aaron's beard, creeping St. John's wort Height: 12-18 InchesSpread: 24 InchesHardiness Zone: 5-9Full Sun to Part ShadeSemi-EvergreenGround cover for medium to large areasNot for small...

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    • Iberis sempervirens Snowflake 25 BR Plants Iberis sempervirens Snowflake 25 BR Plants

      Iberis

      Iberis sempervirens 'Snowflake' (25) BR Plants

      Iberis sempervirens 'Snowflake' (25) Bare Root PlantsCommon name: Evergreen Candytuft. A blanket of pure white! Large clusters of flowers carpet the narrow, evergreen leaves from mid to late spring. This variety is a new vegetative selection which...

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    • Juniperus c Blue Pacific 3.5 inch pot Juniperus c Blue Pacific 3.5 inch pot

      Juniperus

      Juniperus c. 'Blue Pacific' (3.5 inch pot)

      Juniperus conferta 'Blue Pacific' (3.5-inch pot)Common Name: Blue Pacific Juniper Height: 6-12 InchesSpread: 4-6 FeetHardiness Zone: 5-9Full SunEvergreen shrubLow-spreading formDeep blue-green needlesUse on slopes for erosion controlUse as a ground cover...

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    • Lavandula a Essence Purple PPAF 25 BR Plants Lavandula a Essence Purple PPAF 25 BR Plants

      Lavandula

      Lavandula a. 'Essence Purple' (25) BR Plants

      Lavandula a. 'Essence Purple' (25) Bare Root PlantsCommon Name: English Lavender In our trials here at Walters Gardens, we have been trialing a lot of varieties of Lavender because it meets the needs of today’s home gardeners: it is long...

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    • Lavandula a. 'Hidcote' (20)ct Flat Lavandula a Hidcote 20ct Flat

      Lavandula

      Lavandula a. 'Hidcote' (20)ct Flat

      Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' (20)ct FlatCommon Name: English Lavender Deep violet-purple flower spikes fill the air with their sweet, intoxicating fragrance all summer long. Though this cultivar has been grown for over 50 years, it remains one of the...

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    • Lavandula a. 'Hidcote' (25) BR Plants Lavandula a. 'Hidcote' (25) BR Plants

      Lavandula

      Lavandula a. 'Hidcote' (25) BR Plants

      Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' (25) Bare Root PlantsCommon name: Lavender, English LavenderDeep violet-purple flower spikes fill the air with their sweet, fragrance all summer long. Though this cultivar has been grown for over 50 years, it...

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    • Lavandula a. 'Munstead' (20)ct Flat Lavandula a Munstead 20ct Flat

      Lavandula

      Lavandula a. 'Munstead' (20)ct Flat

      Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' (20)ct FlatCommon Name: English Lavender Rich lavender flower spikes fill the air with their sweet, intoxicating fragrance all summer long. Though this cultivar was introduced to the trade in 1916, it remains one of the...

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    • Lavandula a Munstead 25 BR Plants Lavandula a Munstead 25 BR Plants

      Lavandula

      Lavandula a. 'Munstead' (25) BR Plants

      Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' (25) Bare Root PlantsCommon name: English Lavender. Rich lavender flower spikes fill the air with their sweet, fragrance all summer long. Though this cultivar was introduced to the trade in 1916, it remains one of the...

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    • Liriope muscari Big Blue 18ct Flat Liriope muscari Big Blue 18ct Flat

      Liriope

      Liriope m. 'Big Blue' (18)ct Flat

      Liriope muscari 'Big Blue' (18)ct FlatCommon Name: Blue Lily-turf, Monkey Grass A grass-like plant that blooms! Liriope is a unique, evergreen grassy perennial with wide, dark green, strappy leaves and a fountain-like habit. Delightful, lilac-purple...

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    • Liriope muscari Big Blue 2.5 inch pot Liriope muscari Big Blue 2.5 inch pot

      Liriope

      Liriope m. 'Big Blue' (2.5 inch pot)

      Liriope muscari 'Big Blue' (2.5-inch pot)Common Name: Big Blue Lily Turf Height: 12-15 Inches Spread: 12-18 Inches Hardiness Zone: 5/6-10 Sun to Shade Evergreen - cut back late Winter Lavender flower spikes - Mid-Summer followed by near black berries...

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    • Liriope muscari Big Blue 3.5 inch pot Liriope muscari Big Blue 3.5 inch pot

      Liriope

      Liriope m. 'Big Blue' (3.5 inch pot)

      Liriope muscari 'Big Blue' (3.5-inch pot)Common Name: Big Blue Lily Turf Height: 12-15 InchesSpread: 12-18 InchesHardiness Zone: 5/6-10Sun to ShadeEvergreen - cut back late WinterLavender flower spikes - Mid-Summer followed by near black berriesClumps...

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    • Liriope muscari Big Blue bare root plant Liriope muscari Big Blue bare root plant

      Liriope

      Liriope m. 'Big Blue' (bare root plant)

      Liriope muscari 'Big Blue' Bare Root PlantsCommon Name: Big Blue Lily Turf Height: 12-15 InchesSpread: 12-18 InchesHardiness Zone: 5/6-10Sun to ShadeEvergreen - cut back late WinterLavender flower spikes - Mid-Summer followed by near black...

      $2.18
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    • Liriope muscari Christmas Tree bare root plant Liriope muscari 'Christmas Tree' (bare root plant)

      Liriope

      Liriope m. 'Christmas Tree' (bare root plant)

      Liriope muscari 'Christmas Tree' Bare Root PlantsChristmas Tree Lily Turf Height: 12-15 InchesSpread: 12-18 InchesHardiness Zone: 6-10Part Shade to ShadeEvergreen - cut back late WinterLavender Christmas tree shaped flower spikes- Mid-SummerStays in...

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    • Liriope muscari Densiflora bare root plant

      Liriope

      Liriope m. 'Densiflora' (bare root plant)

      Liriope muscari 'Densiflora' Bare Root PlantsCommon Name: Densiflora Lily Turf Height: 12-18 Inches Spread: 12-18 Inches Hardiness Zone: 6-10 Sun to Shade Evergreen - cut back late Winter Lavender flower spikes- Mid-Summer Stays in clump form - no...

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    • Liriope muscari John Burch 3.5 inch pot

      Liriope

      Liriope m. 'John Burch' (3.5 inch pot)

      Liriope muscari 'John Burch' (3.5-inch pot)John Burch Lily Turf Height: 12-15 Inches Spread: 12-18 Inches Hardiness Zone: 5/6-11 Sun to Shade Evergreen - cut back late Winter Lavender cox-combed shaped flower spikes- Mid-Summer Stays in clump form - no...

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    • Liriope muscari John Burch bare root plant

      Liriope

      Liriope m. 'John Burch' (bare root plant)

      Liriope muscari 'John Burch' Bare Root PlantsJohn Burch Lily Turf Height: 12-15 Inches Spread: 12-18 Inches Hardiness Zone: 5/6-11 Sun to Shade Evergreen - cut back late Winter Lavender cox-combed shaped flower spikes- Mid-Summer Stays in clump form -...

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    • Liriope muscari 'Monroe White' (3.5 inch pot) Liriope muscari 'Monroe White' (3.5 inch pot)

      Liriope

      Liriope m. 'Monroe White' (3.5 inch pot)

      Liriope muscari 'Monroe's White' (3.5-inch pot)Monroe's White Lily Turf Height: 12-15 Inches Spread: 12-18 Inches Hardiness Zone: 5/6-10 Requires Shade Evergreen - cut back late Winter White flower spikes- Mid-Summer Stays in clump form - no...

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    • Liriope muscari Monroe White bare root plant Liriope muscari Monroe White bare root plant

      Liriope

      Liriope m. 'Monroe White' (bare root plant)

      Liriope muscari 'Monroe's White' Bare Root PlantsMonroe's White Lily Turf Height: 12-15 Inches Spread: 12-18 Inches Hardiness Zone: 5/6-10 Requires Shade Evergreen - cut back late Winter White flower spikes- Mid-Summer Stays in clump form - no rhizomes...

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    • Liriope muscari Royal Purple 3.5 inch pot

      Liriope

      Liriope m. 'Royal Purple' (3.5 inch pot)

      Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple' (3.5-inch pot)Royal Purple Lily Turf Height: 12-15 Inches Spread: 12-18 Inches Hardiness Zone: 5/6-10 Sun to Shade Evergreen - cut back late Winter Deep Purple flower spikes- Mid-Summer Stays in clump form - no...

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    • Liriope muscari Royal Purple bare root plant

      Liriope

      Liriope m. 'Royal Purple' (bare root plant)

      Liriope muscari 'Monroe's White' Bare Root PlantsRoyal Purple Lily Turf Height: 12-15 Inches Spread: 12-18 Inches Hardiness Zone: 5/6-10 Sun to Shade Evergreen - cut back late Winter Deep Purple flower spikes- Mid-Summer Stays in clump form - no...

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    • Liriope muscari Samantha bare root plant

      Liriope

      Liriope m. 'Samantha' (bare root plant)

      Liriope muscari 'Samantha' Bare Root PlantsSamantha Lily Turf Height: 12-15 Inches Spread: 12-18 Inches Hardiness Zone: 6-10 Sun to Shade Evergreen - cut back late Winter Pink flower spikes - Mid-Summer followed by near black berries Use for ground...

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    • Liriope muscari Variegata 18ct Flat Liriope muscari Variegata 18ct Flat

      Liriope

      Liriope m. 'Variegata' (18)ct Flat

      Liriope muscari 'Variegata' - Flat Variegated Lilyturf, Border Grass, Blue Lilyturf Zones 5 to 10; Full sun, filtered sun or deep shade. Mature size 10 to 16 inches height forms a dense grass-like groundcover. Liriope muscari 'Variegata', also known as...

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    • Liriope muscari Variegata 2.5 inch pot Liriope muscari Variegata 2.5 inch pot

      Liriope

      Liriope m. 'Variegata' (2.5 inch pot)

      Liriope muscari 'Variegata' (2.5-inch pot)Variegated Lily Turf Height: 12-15 Inches Spread: 12-18 Inches Hardiness Zone: 5/6-11 Sun to Shade Evergreen - cut back late Winter Lavender flower spikes- Mid-Summer Stays in clump form - no rhizomes Good...

      $3.05
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    • Liriope muscari Variegata 3.5 inch pot Liriope muscari Variegata 3.5 inch pot

      Liriope

      Liriope m. 'Variegata' (3.5 inch pot)

      Liriope muscari 'Variegata' (3.5-inch pot)Variegated Lily Turf Height: 12-15 Inches Spread: 12-18 Inches Hardiness Zone: 5/6-11 Sun to Shade Evergreen - cut back late Winter Lavender flower spikes- Mid-Summer Stays in clump form - no rhizomes Good...

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    • Liriope spicata Silver Dragon 18ct Flat

      Liriope

      Liriope s. 'Silver Dragon' (18)ct Flat

      Liriope spicata 'Silver Dragon' Creeping lilyturf Zones 4 to 10; Full sun, filtered sun or deep shade. Mature size 8 to 16 inches height forms a dense grass-like groundcover. Liriope spicata 'Silver Dragon', also known as Silver Dragon Lilyturf, is a...

      $97.90
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    • Liriope spicata 18ct Flat Liriope spicata 18ct Flat

      Liriope

      Liriope s. (18)ct Flat

      Liriope spicata (18)ct FlatCommon Name: Creeping Lily-turf, Monkey GrassA grass-like plant that blooms! Lirope is a unique evergreen groundcover with dark green, quarter inch wide, upright foliage. Delightful, pale lavender flowers resembling grape...

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    • Liriope spicata 2.5 inch pot Liriope spicata 2.5 inch pot

      Liriope

      Liriope s. (2.5 inch pot)

      Liriope spicata (2.5-inch pot)Creeping Lily Turf Height: 12-15 Inches Spread: 12-24 Inches Hardiness Zone: 4/5-10 Sun to Shade Evergreen - cut back late Winter Lavender flower spikes- Mid-Summer Fast and aggressive creeper by rhizomes Use for ground...

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    • Liriope spicata 3.5 inch pot Liriope spicata 3.5 inch pot

      Liriope

      Liriope s. (3.5 inch pot)

      Liriope spicata (3.5-inch pot)Creeping Lily Turf Height: 12-15 Inches Spread: 12-24 Inches Hardiness Zone: 4/5-10 Sun to Shade Evergreen - cut back late Winter Lavender flower spikes- Mid-Summer Fast and aggressive creeper by rhizomes Use for ground...

      $4.43
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    Bring Life to Your Winter Garden with Evergreen Perennials

    Even as winter chills the air and most plants slumber, evergreen perennials stand strong, adding beauty and interest to your landscape. Here's how these champions can enhance your garden throughout the year:

    • Wintertime Magic: When other perennials are dormant or lackluster, evergreens provide a burst of color, texture, and form. They bring life to the winter garden, offering a glimpse of the summer's magic that once was and a promise of spring to come.

    • Hiding the Off-Season: Evergreen perennials artfully conceal the fading foliage of summer bulbs and perennials that have gone dormant. They effectively camouflage these tired parts of the garden, creating a clean and visually pleasing scene.

    • A World of Choices: Evergreen perennials come in a stunning array of shapes, sizes, and bloom times. You can find tall, stately plants for backdrops, cascading groundcovers, and everything in between. There's an evergreen perennial to suit any design preference.

    • Shade Solutions: Many evergreen perennials thrive in shady areas, adding beauty to parts of your garden where other plants might struggle. This allows you to create depth and visual interest throughout your entire landscape.

    • Low-Maintenance Marvels: Generally low-maintenance, evergreen perennials require minimal upkeep. They're perfect for busy gardeners who want a beautiful landscape without the constant work.

    Planting for Year-Round Beauty:

    While most perennials look similar in spring and summer, some may surprise you by turning evergreen come winter. So, when shopping for spring or summer plantings, inquire about the plant's winter characteristics. A little research beforehand ensures you're selecting the right evergreen perennials for your garden.

    Here are some popular evergreen perennials to consider:

    • Ajuga (Bugleweed)
    • Arabis (Rock Cress)
    • Armeria (Common Thrift, Sea Pink)
    • Bergenia (Heartleaf Bergenia, Pig Squeak)
    • Dianthus (Pinks)
    • Euonymus (Purple Leaf Wintercreeper)
    • Carex (Sedge)
    • Festuca (Blue Fescue)
    • Heuchera (Coral Bells)
    • Heucherella (Foamy Bells)
    • Iberis (Evergreen Candytuft)
    • Lavandula (English Lavender)
    • Liriope (Lily-turf)
    • Pachysandra (Japanese Spurge)
    • Phlox subulata (Creeping Phlox)
    • Sagina (Irish Moss)
    • Sedum (Stonecrop)
    • Sempervivum (Hen & Chicks)
    • Thymus (Creeping Thyme)
    • Tiarella (Foamflower)
    • Vinca (Myrtle, Periwinkle)
    • Yucca (Adam's Needle)

    By incorporating evergreen perennials into your garden design, you can ensure vibrant beauty throughout the seasons, even when winter throws its coldest punches. So why not add some life to your winter landscape and enjoy your garden year-round?

    Do not let your garden fade with the summer sun! As the days grow shorter and the vibrant colors of summer give way to the muted tones of winter, it is easy to think your garden's beauty must also slumber. But with a little planning and the right plants, you can create a garden that provides visual interest and enjoyment throughout the winter months. Evergreen perennials are the key to achieving this. These remarkable plants retain their foliage year-round, providing a constant source of color, texture, and life, even when the rest of the garden is dormant.

    Evergreen Perennials for Winter Interest Evergreen perennials come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, offering a wealth of options for adding winter interest to your garden. Here are a few examples:

    • Hellebores (Helleborus spp.): Also known as Lenten roses, hellebores are a winter garden staple. Their leathery, dark green foliage persists throughout the winter, providing a welcome sight when other plants have died back. As an added bonus, hellebores often bloom in late winter or early spring, adding a touch of unexpected color to the garden when it is most needed.
    • Heuchera (Coral Bells): Heuchera is prized for its incredibly diverse and colorful foliage. Many varieties retain their leaves throughout the winter, providing a vibrant groundcover in shades of red, purple, gold, and silver, even in the coldest months.
    • Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens): This evergreen groundcover forms a dense mat of dark green foliage that adds texture and color to the winter landscape. Its white flowers in spring make it a versatile choice for borders and rock gardens.
    • Bugleweed (Ajuga): Bugleweed is a versatile groundcover that offers colorful foliage in shades of green, purple, and bronze. It also produces attractive flower spikes in the spring and summer, adding another layer of interest.
    • Pigsqueak (Bergenia spp.): This plant features large, leathery leaves that take on rich ruby hues in the winter. Its spring blooms add a welcome splash of color, and its tolerance for a variety of conditions makes it a reliable choice for many gardens.

    In addition to these, here are a few more evergreen perennials that can be used to create winter interest:

    • Carnation and pinks (Dianthus spp.)
    • Groundcover stonecrops (Sedum spp.)
    • Creeping phlox (Phlox stolonifera)
    • Moss pink (Phlox subulata)
    • Liverleaf (Hepatica spp.)
    • Hardy ginger (Asarum spp.)
    • Hardy cyclamen (Cyclamen spp.)
    • Ice plant (Delosperma spp.)
    • Spotted dead nettle (Lamium maculatum)
    • Hens and chicks (Sempervivum spp.)

    Evergreen Perennials with Interesting Forms While the foliage of evergreen perennials provides a welcome splash of green in the winter garden, some perennials offer an added dimension of interest with their unique forms and structures. These plants add height, texture, and movement to the landscape, creating focal points and visual interest even after they have finished blooming.

    • Ornamental Grasses: Ornamental grasses are a fantastic way to add winter interest. Their upright stems and seed heads sway gracefully in the winter breeze, catching frost and snow in captivating ways. Consider varieties like feather reed grass, giant miscanthus, and switchgrass for their impressive stature and winter hardiness.
    • Coneflower (Echinacea spp.): Coneflowers are known for their cheerful summer blooms, but their dried seed heads also provide structural interest in the winter. These cone-shaped seed heads add texture to the garden and provide a valuable food source for birds.
    • Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium purpureum): Joe Pye weed is a tall, stately perennial that produces large, dome-shaped flower clusters in late summer. These flower clusters dry and persist throughout the winter, adding architectural interest to the garden.

    Evergreen Perennials with Winter Blooms While most plants are dormant in winter, a few select evergreen perennials offer the delightful surprise of winter blooms. These blooms add a much-needed touch of color to the garden when it is most appreciated.

    • Hellebores (Helleborus spp.): As mentioned earlier, hellebores often bloom in late winter or early spring, adding a welcome splash of color to the garden. Their blooms come in a variety of colors, including white, pink, purple, and green.
    • Snowdrops (Galanthus spp.): Snowdrops are among the earliest blooming bulbs, often pushing through the snow to reveal their delicate white flowers. These charming flowers are a sure sign that spring is on its way.

    Evergreen Perennials with Berries Some evergreen perennials also produce berries that add a splash of color to the winter garden. These berries not only enhance the visual appeal of the garden but also provide a valuable food source for birds and other wildlife.

    Red Berries

    • Winterberry Holly (Ilex verticillata): This deciduous holly loses its leaves in the fall, revealing a profusion of bright red berries that persist throughout the winter. These berries provide a striking contrast against the snow and offer a welcome feast for birds. Winterberry holly is also deer-resistant, making it a good choice for gardens where deer are a problem.
    • Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia): This large evergreen shrub produces clusters of bright red berries that contrast beautifully with its dark green foliage. Toyon is a native plant in many parts of North America and is an important food source for birds.

    White Berries

    • Common Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus): This deciduous shrub produces clusters of white berries that resemble small snowballs. The berries persist throughout the winter, adding a touch of whimsy to the garden.

    Blue Berries

    • Juniper (Juniperus spp.): Junipers produce fleshy cones that resemble berries and add a unique touch to the winter garden. These "berries" come in shades of blue and provide a valuable food source for birds.

    Evergreen Perennials with Interesting Bark While most people think of flowers and foliage when considering winter interest, do not overlook the beauty of bark. Some evergreen perennials have interesting bark that can add texture and visual appeal to the winter garden.

    • Red Twig Dogwood (Cornus sericea): This deciduous shrub offers vibrant red stems that stand out against the snow, providing a stunning focal point in the winter garden.

    Evergreen Perennials with Variegated Foliage Variegated evergreen perennials add another layer of interest to the winter garden with their unique foliage patterns. These plants often feature leaves with contrasting colors, such as green and white, or green and gold, adding brightness and visual appeal to the landscape.

    • False Holly 'Goshiki' (Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Goshiki'): This evergreen shrub has spectacular winter color with its variegated foliage.
    • English Holly 'Argenteomarginata' (Ilex aquifolium 'Argenteomarginata'): This holly variety features bright white edges on its leaves, adding a touch of elegance to the winter garden.

    Evergreen Perennials with Silver Foliage Silver-leaved evergreen perennials add a touch of coolness and sophistication to the winter garden. Their silvery foliage reflects light, creating a luminous effect that brightens even the dullest winter days.

    • Artemisia frigida 'Silver Eagle': This artemisia variety has beautiful silver foliage that provides excellent contrast with other plants in the garden.
    • Artemisia 'Silver Lining': This artemisia cultivar has silvery leaves that create a soft, flowing effect in the garden.

    Caring for Evergreen Perennials in Winter Evergreen perennials generally require less care in winter than other plants, but there are still a few things you should do to ensure they thrive.

    • Watering: Proper watering is crucial for evergreen perennials, especially in the fall. Water them thoroughly before the ground freezes to help them survive the winter months. This is especially important because evergreens continue to lose water through their leaves throughout the winter, even when the ground is frozen. If you live in an area with dry winters, you may need to water them occasionally throughout the winter, especially if there is no snow cover.
    • Pruning: Most evergreen perennials do not require pruning in winter. However, you can remove any dead, damaged, or diseased branches at any time of year. Some evergreens, like boxwood, yew, arborvitae, and holly, are best pruned in spring after they have finished pushing out new growth. This timing helps avoid damage from freezing temperatures. Other evergreens, such as spring-blooming deciduous shrubs like viburnum and lilac, should be pruned soon after they finish blooming.
    • Mulching: Applying a layer of mulch around evergreen perennials can help protect their roots from freezing temperatures and conserve moisture. Use a loose organic mulch, such as shredded leaves, bark chips, or pine needles.
    • Drainage: Ensure your evergreen perennials have good drainage, especially during the winter. Poor drainage can lead to root rot and death if the soil becomes saturated and frozen. For plants susceptible to root rot, careful positioning and a mulch of pea gravel can help improve drainage.
    • Anti-desiccant Sprays: Consider using anti-desiccant sprays to protect evergreens from winter burn. These sprays create a waxy coating on the leaves that helps reduce water loss, especially during periods of dry, windy weather.

    Design Tips for Using Evergreen Perennials Evergreen perennials offer a versatile palette for creating stunning winter gardens. Here are a few design tips to help you make the most of these plants:

    • Layering: Plant evergreen perennials in layers, with taller plants at the back and shorter plants in the front. This creates depth and visual interest, drawing the eye through the garden. For example, you could plant a backdrop of tall arborvitae, with a mid-layer of rhododendrons, and a foreground of heuchera.
    • Mass Planting: Plant evergreen perennials in masses to create a bold statement. This is especially effective with plants that have colorful foliage or interesting textures. Imagine a swathe of red-leaved heuchera or a carpet of silver-leaved artemisia – the impact is undeniable.
    • Focal Points: Use evergreen perennials to create focal points in the winter garden. For example, plant a specimen evergreen in a prominent location or use evergreens to frame a view. A weeping blue spruce or a contorted filbert can add a touch of drama and intrigue to the winter landscape.
    • Combine with Other Plants: Combine evergreen perennials with other plants that provide winter interest, such as deciduous shrubs with colorful bark, ornamental grasses, and winter-blooming plants. This creates a tapestry of textures and colors that keeps the garden alive throughout the winter months. Imagine the contrast of red twig dogwood stems against a backdrop of dark green conifers, or the delicate blooms of snowdrops peeking through a carpet of evergreen ferns.

    Evergreen Perennials for Different Parts of the Garden Evergreen perennials can be used in a variety of ways throughout the garden. Here is a table summarizing some of the best choices for different areas:

    Garden Area

    Recommended Evergreen Perennials

    Key Features

    Borders

    Hellebores, Heuchera, Ajuga

    Structure, year-round interest, colorful foliage

    Foundation Plantings

    Japanese Holly, Rhododendrons

    Soften foundation, curb appeal, low-maintenance

    Rock Gardens

    Sedum, Creeping Phlox, Hens and Chicks

    Drought tolerance, groundcover, texture

    Woodland Gardens

    Hardy Ginger, Ferns, Hellebores

    Shade tolerance, texture, winter blooms

    By incorporating evergreen perennials into your garden, you can ensure that it remains a source of beauty and interest throughout the winter months. With their variety of colors, textures, and forms, these plants can transform your garden into a winter wonderland. Remember to choose plants that are hardy in your area and provide them with the proper care to ensure they thrive. Consider the mature size and shape of the plants to ensure they fit well in your garden and do not overcrowd other plants.

    Evergreen perennials not only provide visual interest but also offer valuable shelter and food for wildlife during the winter months. Their foliage provides cover for small animals and insects, while their berries offer sustenance for birds.

    Gardening, even in winter, can be a rewarding and therapeutic activity. It provides an opportunity to connect with nature, get some fresh air and exercise, and enjoy the beauty of the natural world. The act of caring for plants and watching them thrive can have a positive impact on mental and physical well-being, especially during the shorter, darker days of winter.

    So, embrace the challenge of creating a winter garden that delights and inspires. With a little planning and the right plants, you can enjoy the beauty of your garden all year round.