1 Paperwhites

NARCISSUS PAPYRACEUS, ZONES 8 TO 10

The pale, delicate blooms are lovely, but it’s the fragrance that makes paperwhites such a winner. In the darkest days of winter, these couldn’t-be-easier bulbs evoke the scent of spring. After forcing, you have to wait only four to six weeks before you start to see the blooms.

Why we love it:

It doesn’t even need soil to grow. Place bulbs in a shallow dish of stones, with the tops exposed and water just reaching the bottom of the bulb.