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

When the weather outside is cold and frightful, nothing is more delightful than a garden adorned with winter-blooming plants. But it doesnt mean that your garden has to appear bare, brown, and depressing. Many of winter colorful flowers bloom during the darkest, coldest times of the year. Is it possible to grow flowers in the winter? That depends entirely on where you live.

Algerian Iris: Algerian iris isn't widely known in the U.S., but it's another fantastic option if you live in the right zone and want some vibrant winter color. It has deep violet to lavender flowers with a yellow stripe down each petal. It can tolerate some drought and thrives in full sun to part shade. Bloom time: Late fall to early spring.