year round plants for window box? (place, pictures, summer)

[chicagomama]

Just wondering if anyone has a suggestion or 2 of plants that would survive year round (or go dormant in winter and then come back) in a window box.

[houston-nomad]

Most flowering plants won't look good year round; summer is too hot and winter too cold. You're better off changing your window boxes out with annuals during the year.

[SteveArmy]

juniper

[ShelbyGirl1]

Ivy does well long as it has some shade in the hot months. I have had 3 pots of Ivy in a hanger by a side door for almost 4 years now. If anything, I have to thin it out.

[AlexTx]

My nieghbors put fake flowers in their flower boxes on the second story. I didn't know they were fake until the flowers started fading after being in the sun so much. I wondered how their tulips lasted so long..LOL. They took them done after that....thank goodness.

[travelguy_73]

I have periwinkle vine in mine year-round (ivy alternative), but change everything else out seasonally.

I do recommend the water-absorbing crystals or polymers (forget the brand name, but Buchanan's carries them). My box was nearly impossible to keep in good shape until I put those in. Now I can water every few days and the plants look fantastic. One bag goes a long way.

[chicagomama]

I've seen those polymer/chyrstal things- how often do you need to replace them? Good idea for the summer, when we're out of town, or all of the times I will forget to water...

[elnina]

Check this: Texas Superstar®

lots of suggestions with pictures
Enjoy your window boxes - what a great idea!!