1 Hellebore
HELLEBORUS ORIENTALIS, ZONES 4 TO 9
Hellebore’s cup-shaped blossoms are a welcome sight after a long winter. The white or creamcolored blooms appear as early as February or March, and then turn rose-purple with time. Plant groups of hellebores under backyard trees or shrubs—they thrive in and appreciate the shade.
Why we love it:
Hellebore blooms last for eight to 10 weeks. Then evergreen foliage steals the show with its yearround appeal.