Spring ephemeral plants are popular in gardens and landscapes across the world and have been for centuries. American ephemerals especially are gaining admiration by gardeners and collectors. Native ephemerals bring early season color and life into the garden. They occur naturally in shaded, … [Read more...]
Love Red Flowers? So Does Cupid!
Few colors are as lovely in the landscape than true, vibrant red. While red roses and carnations are Valentine icons, let’s not forget some of Eastern North America’s stunning red flowers. Attractive to you and to garden visitors such as hummingbirds and butterflies. These red flowers are certain … [Read more...]
The Ecological Role of Spring Ephemerals
Spring ephemeral plants bring beauty and charm to the earliest part of the growing season, and also have important value to the ecosystem. These plants put a lot of energy into producing blooms, creating large blossoms relative to the size of the plant. They emerge quickly in spring, taking … [Read more...]
