when you select perennial plants For your patio or patio, you’re not limited to those that are winter-hardy. USDA Hardiness ZonesFrost-tender tropical or subtropical plants that would not survive outside in winter benefit from spending the warm summer months outside. Once the seasons change, they need to be brought indoors for the winter, where they make excellent houseplants.
Generally, herbaceous perennials are the most suitable plants indoors, but there are also some woody perennials – small shrubs and even trees – that work well indoors.
Here are 16 perennial plants that add greenery to your home during winter.
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