What looks good now in Vancouver? pt 1

Gardens are not only for flowers, but we need to think of complementary shades of green, contrasting textures of foliage, and different shapes of leaves.  Not many plants flower in winter, but many plants are evergreen or have some other interesting quality to feature in a winter garden.

Arum italicum makes a lovely ground cover for winter.  The shiny, elongated heart shaped leaves are highlighted with white veining.  Other Arum species do not have the decorative leaves.  

Come summer, the leaves die down and give way to long stalks holding spires of orange berries.