Arizona’s winter climate is ideal for growing plants that need cold weather to bloom. With just a little bit of preparation, you can enjoy a lovely yard year-round. Here’s a list of the best plants for an Arizona Winter.
Winter is an excellent time of the year to get out and enjoy some fun outdoor activities. We decided to do a little research and find out what plants will add beauty, color, and oxygen to your yard even when everything else is hibernating.
Winter Jasmine
Bring some fragrant beauty to your winter landscape with the Winter Jasmine. This evergreen plant has fragrant white flowers that bloom all winter long. It can be trained to climb or left to grow as a shrub.
Snowdrops
Winter is the best time of year to plant snowdrops. They are cold hardy and stay beautiful even when everything else in your yard is dormant. You can use them as an edging for flower beds or in the forest garden. These plants look great and will reappear year after year.
Primrose
Primroses are another great cold hardy plant that is easy to care for. They come in an array of colors, but the yellow ones are especially attractive when everything else has gone dormant. They prefer full sun and well-drained soil, but they are very drought tolerant once established.
Cyclamen
Cyclamen will add a delicate touch to your garden. These plants prefer partial shade and well-drained soils. They produce flowers in various shades ranging from purple, red, and pink to white, and they look great in a flower border. It also makes a great winter hanging plant.
Holly
The Holly plant can be used as a hedge. They come in different varieties and produce berries that are extremely popular with birds. If you have children, make sure to teach them not to eat the berries as they may cause stomach upset if ingested in large quantities.
Heather
Adding evergreen heather to your garden can brighten up the entire winter landscape with deep pink blooms. These hardy plants are great for covering the bare ground, and they survive in poor soils that other plants won’t. They are great plants for an Arizona winter.
Snapdragon
Snapdragons are great additions to the flower bed. They come in a multitude of colors and can even be mixed with other flowers to create unique color combinations. Their tall flower stalks will brighten up your winter landscape, and they look great when planted with evergreens.
Petunias
With its ability to withstand very cold temperatures, the petunia is a great choice for planting in an Arizona winter landscape. There are many types of petunias on the market today. You can find them in many colors and flower types. They grow very quickly and bloom profusely.
Conclusion
Get outside and enjoy the beautiful Arizona winter (these plants can make it even more enjoyable)! If you take time to plant some cold and hardy plants, you will be rewarded all year long. These plants can be grown in full sun or filtered shade. They will continue to grow year after year and don’t require much work once they are established.