22 Winter Flowers That Thrive During the Coldest Months of the Year

Sweet Alyssum: Sweet alyssum is a flower that actually prefers the cold and wilts away in the heat. The tufts of white flowers grow to a maximum of 6 inches in height and provide a fragrant blast to those walking nearby. Plant this flower in full sun for best results. Zone: Annual, though it self-seeds freely. Bloom time: Spring through to late fall. Some varieties will bloom through the winter, as well.