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Katie
It depends on where you live and your planting zone.
https://www.waltersgardens.com/article.php?ID=109
really need to know where you live? City? is better than zone; are you growing indoors?outdoors? this is world wide site so we are located everywhere & highs, lows, water availability as in Humidity levels,shade or sun avail.in winter all make a difference ---- Example I live in AZ low desert and I have Freesia(corms) all winter outside which are actually planted only in Spring for summer long bloom time in cold/freezing climates
You can try evergreen shrubs like boxwoods if you live in a colder climate, they'll last all year round.
You are in Zone 8a.
https://www.plantmaps.com/hardiness-zones-for-kinston-north-carolina
Here are some ideas for you!
https://www.bhg.com/gardening/flowers/annuals/winter-flowers/
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-8/zone-8-ornamental-winter-plants.htm
Did you ever watch A Chef's Life on PBS? One of my favorites!