Winter Flowers for Zone 3

5 plants that bloom Dec through Feb in USDA hardiness zone 3.

Winter gardens reward the patient. A handful of tough bloomers flower through cold months, and evergreen structure becomes the star of the show.

SpringSummerFallWinter
Z3Z4Z5Z6Z7Z8Z9Z10Z11
Colors
3
3
2
1
1
1
Types3 Bulbs1 Perennial1 Shrub
Dec
0 plants
Jan
3 plants
Feb
5 plants
Hellebore
Hellebore12-18"
Perennial · Jan-Apr · Z3-10

The Lenten Rose. Elegant nodding blooms that thrive in deep shade.

Snowdrop
Snowdrop3-6"
Bulb · Jan-Mar · Z3-8

Delicate nodding bells that bloom fearlessly in late winter cold.

Witch Hazel
Witch Hazel10-20'
Shrub · Jan-Mar · Z3-8

Spidery, fragrant blooms on bare branches when nothing else dares.

Crocus
Crocus4-6"
Bulb · Feb-Apr · Z3-8

One of the first signs of spring, pushing through snow with jewel-toned cups.

Winter Aconite
Winter Aconite3-4"
Bulb · Feb-Mar · Z3-8

Buttercup-yellow blooms that push through frozen ground before the crocuses.

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