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...]

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...]

Part One: What are Spring Ephemerals? After a long winter, gardeners are eager to get out of their houses and into their gardens.  If you wander out into the stark, tawny woodlands of early spring, you will see little shoots and delicate blossoms emerging.  These dainty plants often grow in beds … [Read more...]