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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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

Crocus sativus - Crocus

Origins        Europe, North Africa, 
                   Middle East, Asia
Type           Perennial (herbaceous)
Hardiness    Zones 4 - 8
Bloom         Winter, Spring 
Height         2 - 4 in (5 - 10 cm)

Cultivation
Full sun, rich, well-drained soil. 

Propagation
By offsets removed from parent bulb after flowering, in late Spring.

Additional Information about Crocus
Most famous in this family, Crocus sativus, is a source of the world's most expensive spice, saffron (made of dried stigmas of the flower).

Apart from culinary uses, crocus has long been established as a medicinal plant in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine. It is believed to be a good remedy for improving liver function and in menstrual problems. It is also used as a colorant in various foods and drinks.

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Special Thanks to Town & Country Gardens Contributors:
bulabean, dive-angel (Karin), Jasmine&Roses, Amanda Slater/CC 2.0
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., W.D. Williams