January Interest Plants

Nature has undoubtedly mastered the art of winter gardening and even the most experienced gardener can learn from the unrestrained beauty around them 
V.A. Simeone

BEAUTYBERRY
COAST SILK TASSEL
CHRISTMAS ROSE
CROCUS
FRAGRANT WINTERSWEET
HOLLY
JAPANESE BARBERRY
SNOWDROPS
VIBURNUM
WHITE BIRCH
WINTER ACONITE
WINTER FLOWERING HEATHER
WINTER HONEYSUCKLE
WINTER IRIS
WINTER JASMINE
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM LBJ's WILDFLOWER CENTER

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bulabean, dive-angel (Karin), Jasmine&Roses, L. B. J. Wildflower Center/Texas University, Rita Crane Photography, Rita Crane, daughter of LIFE magazine photographer Ralph Crane. Her work can be seen on Flickr at Rita Crane Photography or on her website., Adrian Clark/CC 2.0, TMR Davies, W.D. Williams

Erica - Winter Flowering Heather, Heather

Origins       Asia, America, 
                  Europe, N. Africa
Type          Perennial 
                 (evergreen)
Hardiness  Zones 4 - 7
Bloom        Fall, Winter, 
                  Spring
Height        5-8 in (12-20 cm)

Cultivation
Sun or partial shade, well drained soil, average water needs. Prune in late Spring, after flowering.

Propagation
By layering or by cuttings (take these in mid-late Summer).

Other Information about Winter Flowering Heather
Perfect woodland and ground cover plant. It has long been used in traditional medicine for colds, diarrhea and urinary problems. Flowers are used in flavoring teas, whiskey, liqueurs, desserts and honey.

Caution!
Do not use it during pregnancy.

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bulabean, dive-angel (Karin), Jasmine&Roses, Rita Crane Photography. Rita Crane, daughter of LIFE magazine photographer Ralph Crane. Her work can be seen on Flickr at Rita Crane Photography or on her website., Chris Morriss/CC 2/0,  W.D. Williams, Wikipedia