Under 6 inches
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Plant Guidegiant snowdrop
Galanthus elwesiiThe giant snowdrop has larger flowers and broader leaves than the more common G.
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Plant GuideGrassy-leaved sweet flag
Acorus gramineus 'Variegatus'This aquatic perennial is semi-evergreen and showy, with grassy, striped foliage that reaches less than 1 foot tall.
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Plant GuideRain lily
Zephyranthes reginae
These Mexican native bulbs actually offer demanding gardeners flowers on demand.
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Plant GuideRed spider lily
Lycoris radiata
Red spider lily’s brilliant red flowers remind me of an azalea’s ball truss.
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Plant GuideCommon snowdrop
Galanthus nivalis
Snowdrops are some of the earliest bulbs, and flowers in general, to bloom in spring.
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Plant GuideDutch crocus
Crocus vernus
Dutch crocus is one of the hardiest, if not the hardiest, crocus species readily available to home gardeners.
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Plant GuideJohnny-jump-up
Viola tricolorThis annual, biennial, or short-lived perennial is grown for its long season of pansy flowers in shades of purple, blue, yellow, and white.
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Plant Guide‘Variegatum’ scented geranium
Pelargonium crispum ‘Variegatum’This lemon-scented, shrubby, upright pelargonium has cream-margined leaves.
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Plant Guide
Bedding zinnia
Zinnia elegans Dreamland seriesThis annual series is comprised of dwarf, compact plants, 10 to 12 inches tall and half as wide.
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Plant GuideSaffron crocus
Crocus sativus
The saffron crocus blooms in the autumn, producing 1 to 5 rich lilac flowers with dark purple veins, held wide open above inconspicuous foliage.
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