Where you live will almost always play a factor in picking out what to plant in your garden—especially if you reside in an area with harsher winters. Even milder locales can still be susceptible to temperature dips that fall below freezing. In some cases, it can be easier to bring some of your plantings indoors for the winter to ensure they survive until spring. However, there are plenty of options that can brave the elements and won’t succumb to extreme cold conditions. Here are the best outdoor plants that can survive a sudden freeze.

1. Red Twig Dogwood (Cornus sericea)

If you’re a home gardener, there’s a good chance you’re well acquainted with dogwoods. The hardy plants have an impressively broad natural habitat across North America that helps them thrive in a wide range of weather

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