I am tickled to be able to join this month's Wildflower Wednesday, hosted by Gail, of Clay and Limestone. There isn't much blooming yet, so I included some foliage when I went out today in the wind to take photos.
Pussytoes are one of my favorite groundcovers, and transplant very well. I don't know what kind this is, as there are quite a few different ones. http://plants.usda.gov/java/nameSearch
There are a number of kinds of Pasque flowers, some of which are not native. These beauties brighten up spring, and then get fluffy seedheads that last awhile. The plant in the photo is one of the natives. http://plants.usda.gov/java/nameSearch
I have enjoyed having several Heuchera richardoniis for about 3 years. They are almost evergreen, and are good next to the sidewalk, because they hold the dirt in well. http://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=HERI
Prairie smoke geum is what I know this plant as. I'm pretty sure it is Geum triflorum, which is native to areas near us, but not to here, it doesn't look like. This is another one that looks good for a long time. It has small pinkish blooms, which turn into fluffy seedheads. http://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=GETRT
I'm pleased to see the Phlox pilosa coming up. I planted some 'Eco Happy Travelor' plants before finding some that are native, and then forgot which are which. The rabbits like them all, so I protect them with whatever I find that will work. I think this is the kind that I have is native: http://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=PHPI
It has been fun going out when I get a chance to see what new things are coming up, and how much plants have grown. Today was the first time I saw that the cup plant is up. I love spring! Now, we just need some more warm days. http://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=SIPE2
My heart goes out to those who are still getting snow. Yet, you will have some good moisture in your soil. Ours is quite dry. I've never had to water the lettuce seeds so they will come up, but may need to this year. Well, it is almost April, and I know I have made it through another winter. Whew! Happy spring!
Pussytoes are one of my favorite groundcovers, and transplant very well. I don't know what kind this is, as there are quite a few different ones. http://plants.usda.gov/java/nameSearch
There are a number of kinds of Pasque flowers, some of which are not native. These beauties brighten up spring, and then get fluffy seedheads that last awhile. The plant in the photo is one of the natives. http://plants.usda.gov/java/nameSearch
I have enjoyed having several Heuchera richardoniis for about 3 years. They are almost evergreen, and are good next to the sidewalk, because they hold the dirt in well. http://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=HERI
Prairie smoke geum is what I know this plant as. I'm pretty sure it is Geum triflorum, which is native to areas near us, but not to here, it doesn't look like. This is another one that looks good for a long time. It has small pinkish blooms, which turn into fluffy seedheads. http://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=GETRT
I'm pleased to see the Phlox pilosa coming up. I planted some 'Eco Happy Travelor' plants before finding some that are native, and then forgot which are which. The rabbits like them all, so I protect them with whatever I find that will work. I think this is the kind that I have is native: http://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=PHPI
It has been fun going out when I get a chance to see what new things are coming up, and how much plants have grown. Today was the first time I saw that the cup plant is up. I love spring! Now, we just need some more warm days. http://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=SIPE2
My heart goes out to those who are still getting snow. Yet, you will have some good moisture in your soil. Ours is quite dry. I've never had to water the lettuce seeds so they will come up, but may need to this year. Well, it is almost April, and I know I have made it through another winter. Whew! Happy spring!
