Category Archives: Woodland Plants

Tradescantia_virginiana

Posted on January 20, 2008 by

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 … Continue reading →

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Sanguinaria canadensis Blood Root

Posted on January 18, 2008 by

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 … Continue reading →

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Dicentra canadensis Squirrel Corn

Posted on January 16, 2008 by

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 … Continue reading →

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