Snowdrops

Botanical Name: Galanthus nivalis 

Best Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 (most of the country) 

What It Looks Like: These winter plants are known for popping out of the snow to showcase their white, bell-shaped flowers. A small plant (it grows to an average height of 12 inches), the snowdrop thrives in rock gardens and at the base of trees and bushes. 

When It Blooms: The snowdrop's season is late spring through summer. But it's best to plant snowdrops when football season begins. Place them in a partially shaded area, preferably under a tree or near a bush.