Bloodroot
February seems early for spring, but here it is. Just about every tree that flowers is flowering now, where I live – both the native ones and the introduced. When I was a kid they bloomed later than this. Yes, the climate is a-changing.
But these little native wildflowers have always seemed to come early. I love them the most. My friend planted most of them in her wooded yard. Most are rescues from woodlands that were being destroyed for housing developments.
Trillium cuneatum
The purple-flowered plant is Hepatica. The green leaves with yellow and red flowers is Trout Lily, also called Dogtooth Violet. The stamens and pistil point toward the ground.
More Hepatica
Thanks little flowers for persisting. Thanks to my friend for rescuing and planting them and nurturing them all these years. And for sharing them with me.
