9 Poinsettia

EUPHORBIA PULCHERRIMA, ZONES 9 TO 11

A beloved Christmas classic, poinsettias show off their holiday colors when nights are long and days are short. Keep the soil moist but not wet, and protect plants from chilly drafts.

Why we love it:

Look for new, delicate white and pink varieties of this familiar red plant. Jingle Bell Rock has brilliant red leaves with white spots.