Bloodroot – Sanguinaria Canadensis One of the earliest Native woodlands. Its early blooms are fleeting but are a harbinger of warm weather. The emergence of the blooms (illustrated in the photo above) is also one of the charms of the plant. The full leaves gives them an entirely different appearance post bloom. They like hillsides… Continue reading Bloodroot
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Baptisia australis
A hardy native perennial with a bushy habit that sets a very deep tap root. I gave up trying to move one after the second shovel broke. It blooms best in full sun and will reseed some. Light: Full Sun Bloom Color: Purple Bloom TIme: Late Summer Foliage Height: 2-4 feet Habit: Shrub likeMoisture: NormalUses:… Continue reading Baptisia australis
Astilbe
A great shade plant that is tough and well behaved. Slow grower that tolerates dry shade conditions. It gets a beautiful pink flower spike in late summer. Light: Full to partial shade Bloom Color: Pink Bloom Time: Late Summer… Continue reading Astilbe
Anemone Sylvestris
This is a cheery early blooming perennial that has a distinctive sharp leaved foliage and lovely blooms for nearly a month! Light: Full sun to partial shade Bloom Color: White Bloom Time: 3 weeks Bloom Height: 16 inches Foliage Height: 12 inches Habit: … Continue reading Anemone Sylvestris