Jan 20
Tradescantia virginiana Commonly called Virginia Spiderwort grows in part shade to full shade, tolerates full sun. It is hardy in all zones. Tradescantia virginiana’s blue to violet-blue, rarely rose or white, flowers appear from from late spring to mid-summer. Virginia Spiderwort The flowers open only in morning, the petals then wilt and turn to a …
Jan 18
Sanguinaria canadensis Also known as Blood Root,Red Puccoob,Red Turmeric a low perennial plant. flowers are produced from March to May, with 8-12 delicate white petals and yellow reproductive parts that appear to be clasped by the leaf. Blood Root Sanguinaria canadensis will grow in sun to full deciduous shade. The roots and stems have a …
Jan 16
Dicentra canadensis Also known as Squirrel Corn with beautiful white, sometimes tinted pink heart shaped flowers blooms in late April early May. Dicentra canadensis grows in rich woodlands in shade to deep shade. Squirrel Corn The roots have yellow tubers resembling corn hence the name. I do not have much more information on this plant …
Jan 14
Tiarella Also known as Foamflowers or coolwort are small plants that make a welcome addition to the woodland garden. Foamflowers add color in terms of foliage and flowers to a shady site. Small white flowers. The white or pink flowers appear in mid to late spring. Foamflower Foamflower grows easily in thicker, moist woodland soils …
Jan 12
Primula polyantha Also known as Pacific Giants Primrose These plants are at their best in shady, moist woodland gardens. Blooms in May, and sometimes again in late summer. Large range of colors available – yellow, red, purple, white, flowers are often bi colored and the attractive, narrow leaves may be rounded to oblong. At times, …
