In a Vase on Monday - Frozen?

Many areas of the northern world are in the icy grip of the polar vortex while here in the Pacific Northwest, we're experiencing the warmest January on record.  At longitude 47.26 north, we are north of Illinois, Wisconsin, even Maine.  The warming effect of the Japanese current usually keeps us warmer than those areas but this year even more so.  The winter bloomers are starting but some of the herbaceous plants are still green.   Today's vase combines some evergreens, winter-blooming Helleborus argutifolius and Euphorbia wulfenii and the usually dormant Persicaria microcephala 'Red Dragon.'


All are stuffed into a crystal vase and joined by some glass ice cubes, a nod to those of you currently experiencing freezing temperatures.


In a Vase on Monday is hosted by Cathy at Rambling in the Garden.  Click here to see her vase and to find links to those of other participating bloggers.   Keep warm everyone!