The 10 Best Winter-Proof Perennials

This vibrant garden star is one of the hardiest daylily varieties you can find. It blooms early and all season long, and with its dwarf scale, it’s a great choice for borders or containers.

We swoon for this vibrant, trailing succulent. Bonus points: In mild winter regions, it behaves like an evergreen (read: is colorful year round).

It doesn’t get lovelier than a lush, pink peony! With sturdy, upright stems and thick foliage, this variety keeps itself protected from the elements.

This shade-tolerant, forest-native plant likes to make itself right at home under a canopy of trees. Hot tip: Plant near the house—the light fragrance is divine and meant to be enjoyed.

If you’re looking for long-lasting color, these sturdy blooms are just the ticket: There’s a continuous profusion of bright blooms from late spring through late fall.

This frilly, herbaceous perennial looks amazing when planted at container edges or when cascading off of garden walls. (And the dainty periwinkle pops are such a pick-me-up.)

Whether tucked in a hanging basket or container garden, these creamy, cheery blooms atop airy green foliage deliver big-time on charm.

Hello, bold landscape feature we’ve been looking for. This extremely popular hosta variety has large, leathery leaves that turn gold as summer approaches.

The ultimate cocktail: Beautiful and deer-and rabbit-resistant! Plant this stunner in a shaded area and enjoy its magical, ruffly white petals all season long.

Psst The blooms on this herbaceous perennial are much larger and more prolific than similar varieties. Plus, after blooming, the indigo flowers turn to lovely silvery seed heads—which stay put into early winter.

The 10 Best Plants for a Colorful Winter Garden