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Winter and early spring blooming plants are some of our favorites.
They’re a reminder that warm weather is on the way.
How Does Frost Affect Blooming Plants?
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Freezing temperatures may zap buds, newly opened foliage, and flowers.
Some or all of the damaged tissues may turn an ugly black or brown.
Blooming plants that sustain frost damage may have fewer flowers in spring or even none at all.
Early spring bulbs have a reputation for escaping frost damage, sometimes even blooming in the snow.
The flowers of spring bulbs can often withstand temperatures down into the mid-20s before damage occurs.
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Iowa State University Extension and Research.
