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Plants for planter boxes

17 years ago

I have several fixed planter boxes on my porch. I am about ready to clear the impatiens from them. I normally plant pansies for the winter. Any other suggestions for winter plants? The boxes get some afternoon sun. The containers are about 6 to 8" wide and about 10" deep.

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bagsmom
17 years ago
I think ivy is a nice hardy addition to a flower box. It gives that "trailing down" look - and is pretty tough.

Everything else I'm thinking about is sort of wimpy in a freeze.....
Iris GW
17 years ago
Parsley is a common companion for pansies and apparently is hardy. People are also using snapdragons more and more.
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