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
YEW
HIGHLIGHTS FROM LBJ's WILDFLOWER CENTER

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Special Thanks to Town & Country Gardens Contributors:
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

Helleborus - Hellebore, Christmas Rose, Lenten Rose

Origins      Mediterranean, Asia Minor, China
Type          Perennial (evergreen)
Hardiness  Zones 3 - 9
Blooms      December till April
Height       2 - 8 in (5 - 20 cm)

Cultivation
Partial or full shade. Moist alkaline or clay soils.

Propagation
From seeds or by division. Hellebore plant may take a little time to get settled, but when it does it will start self-propagating.

Additional Information about Christmas Rose
In the past, various parts of the plant had been used to make remedies to treat mental disorders. These days, it is found medicinally useful in treating some heart conditions.

Caution!
Hellebore is toxic, - please, use it as a garden accent, only. It is not suitable for making home-made remedies.

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Special Thanks to Town & Country Gardens Contributors:
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., Brianna Privett/CC 2.0, W. D. Williams