Galanthus nivalis (Snowdrop) is one of the earliest and loveliest spring flowering bulbs, adding several weeks of color and beauty to the garden from late winter - early spring. Slightly fragrant, this small bulbous perennial features dainty, nodding white flowers with a green spot at the apex of each petal atop 2 narrow, grayish-green leaves. The foliage emerges before the flowers, develops during and after bloom, and neatly fades away in spring.

Eranthis hyemalis (Winter Aconite) is a charming tuberous perennial that bursts from the ground in late winter (before crocuses) with cup-shaped, upward-facing, bright yellow flowers (1 in. wide or 3 cm), surrounded by divided leafy bracts. The foliage of rich green leaves, divided into several lobes, emerges after the flowers. Winter Aconites go dormant by late spring.

Noted for its unique foliage and the beauty of its flowers, Helleborus Anna's Red (Hellebore) features single, rounded, rich red-purple blossoms adorned with a crown of creamy stamens. Unlike most hellebores, the flowers face outward attracting interest. Opening from dark purple buds, these charming and dainty beauties bloom heavily for weeks from late winter to mid-spring. They rise on sturdy, red stems above a most attractive leathery foliage. Emerging bronzy green in spring, the evergreen leaves display conspicuous bright pink veins which gradually mature to cream, creating a lovely marbling effect that can be admired all year long.

Compact and vigorous, Helleborus Angel Glow is a first-year blooming Hellebore. This clump-forming, evergreen perennial produces pretty clusters of 6-9 pink buds opening to pale pink flowers that fade delicately to light green as they age. Blooming heavily for weeks from mid-winter to early spring, these charming beauties rise on sturdy, thick stems above the leathery, blue-green, evergreen foliage. Showy and long-lasting, ideal to brighten the shade garden!