8 frost hardy perennials ideal for northern gardens – these plants can survive freezing winters and still come back each spring

Hellebore covered in snow.

Frost hardy perennials are tough plants that can withstand the winter cold and return year after year with a fantastic display of flowers and foliage. Even if you live in a colder climate, such perennials will endure and come back strong each spring.

Picking the right perennial plants for your climate ensures their ongoing survival. If you garden in northern regions, it can mean a more limited range of plants to pick between for your backyard. However, there is a great selection of frost hardy perennials to add to flower beds or borders.