As the days continue to get longer and the temperatures are warming, go out and enjoy these early spring bloomers! Some of the species to look for include wake robin (Trillium Erectum), spring beauty (Claytonia Virginiana), trout lily (Erythronium Americanum), and blood-root (Sanguinaria canadensis).
Snow drops and Dutchman’s Breeches appear in groves before the leaves appear absorbing the ground water created by the melting snow and spring rain.
Virginia bluebells and dicentra need to be enjoyed before virtually disappearing in a few short weeks. These wildflowers are a crucial foundation of the ecosystem and are particularly important to early pollinators.