Snapdragon
First up is the Snap Dragon or Antirrhinum. This beautiful flower can be found all over the world, mostly in tropical and temperate environments, it looks great, and has a lovely fragrance that is very inviting. If you like butterflies, this flower is certainly a must for winter annuals in 2016.
Pansy
Next up is the strong Pansy; however, don't let the name fool you. The Pansy is a rugged and durable plant, at least as far as flowers are concerned, and it's highly respected in a verity of cultures throughout history. Furthermore, the Pansy can also withstand freezing temperatures for short periods of time, this includes snow cover.
The pansy's connection to pious humility is mentioned by Harte, who writes: "From brute beasts' humility I learned;/And in the pansy’s life God’s providence discerned"
Alyssum
Last but not least is the Alyssum or Lobularia maritima. The name Alyssum Maritimum comes from the Greek words for ‘small pod’ and ‘marine’. Alyssums are dense with pods of small and fragrant flowers, and they also make a great under-layer of color for the aforementioned Snapdragon and Pansy. This plant is a nice accent to your winter flower bed planning.
