
Zone 3a–9b
Daffodil
Narcissus pseudonarcissus
Cheerful yellow trumpets that return year after year with almost no fuss
PerennialBeginnerMedium water
February · Virginia
Humid summers and mild winters make Virginia an overlooked garden state. Just watch for the late-April frost that nips young peppers.
4 plants blooming in February · USDA zones 6–8

Narcissus pseudonarcissus
Cheerful yellow trumpets that return year after year with almost no fuss

Camellia japonica
Glossy leaves and layered blooms, built for patient gardeners

Acer rubrum
Blazing autumn color from a tree that thrives in almost any yard

Crocus vernus
Cups of color that push through the last frost of winter