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The puffy blooms of bleeding hearts hang from long, arching stems for several weeks in spring.
Bleeding heart plants might die back every winter, but theyre hardy to at least -40F.
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Its perfect for providing early color and food for pollinators.
You just need to offer shelter from biting winds and strong winter sun.
Many species grow back the following year, even when temperatures reach as low as -40F in winter.
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Pick hostas when youre looking to achieve a lush, tropical feel in regions that are anything but balmy.
Be aware that these plants are toxic to people and pets.
The ostrich fern is particularly cold-hardy, capable of bouncing back even when winter temperatures drop to -40F.
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They are more cold-tolerant than many othertypes of hydrangea.
Theyre a popular choice for adding a pop of color when most other plants are dying back.
However, these adaptable North American native prairie plants can overwinter in areas where temperatures drop down to -40F.
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Purple Saxifrage
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Spring-blooming purple saxifrage is a resilient evergreen mat-forming perennial.
Be aware that columbine species are toxic to humans.
Red Maples
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Fast-growing red maple trees are known for their stunningfall color.
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Roseshell Azalea
This vigorous, cold-hardy rhododendron shrub can overwinter in temperatures as low as -25F.
Like allrhododendron species, the roseshell azalea is toxic to people and pets.
Thefrost-tolerant bulbsactually prefer a cold winter to promote good growth the following spring.
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Like other plants in the allium family, chives are toxic to pets.
Snowdrops
It shouldnt be a surprise that snowdrops are plants that naturally overwinter.
Their delicate, drooping white flowers are famed for being one of the first to appear in spring.
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They can survive ground temperatures as low as -30F without winter protection.
If you have curious kitties, canines or kids, be aware snowdrops are toxic to people and pets.
Northern bush honeysuckle is a North American native that also appreciates cool, dry summers.
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Witch Hazel
Witch hazel is best known as an astringent topical medicine.
However, thedeer-resistant shrubfrom which this is extracted is also an attractive, winter-hardy addition to yards.
The winter or early spring yellow flowers attract pollinators and add an early burst of bright color.
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It can survive through temperatures down to -50F.
Safe and Poisonous Garden Plants.University of California.
Guide to Poisonous Plants.
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