Winter Flowers for Zone 4

6 plants that bloom Dec through Feb in USDA hardiness zone 4.

Winter gardens reward the patient. A handful of tough bloomers flower through cold months, and evergreen structure becomes the star of the show.

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Types3 Bulbs2 Perennials1 Shrub

Dec

0 plants

Jan

3 plants

Feb

6 plants

Hellebore

Hellebore12-18"

Perennial · Jan-Apr · Z3-10

The Lenten Rose. Elegant nodding blooms that thrive in deep shade.

Snowdrop

Bulb · Jan-Mar · Z3-8

Delicate nodding bells that bloom fearlessly in late winter cold.

Witch Hazel

Witch Hazel10-20'

Shrub · Jan-Mar · Z3-8

Spidery, fragrant blooms on bare branches when nothing else dares.

Crocus

Bulb · Feb-Apr · Z3-8

One of the first signs of spring, pushing through snow with jewel-toned cups.

Lenten Rose

Lenten Rose12-18"

Perennial · Feb-Apr · Z4-9

Nodding flowers in late winter when nothing else is blooming. Evergreen foliage adds year-round structure to shade gardens.

Winter Aconite

Winter Aconite3-4"

Bulb · Feb-Mar · Z3-8

Buttercup-yellow blooms that push through frozen ground before the crocuses.

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