Spring unfolding in Central Iowa!

Hellebore are some of the earliest Spring blooms. Also known as "Lenten lilies," these tough but demure plants have hanging blooms in ranges of pinks, lavenders and white. Credit: Anne Larson photos

Hellebore are some of the earliest Spring blooms. Also known as "Lenten lilies," these tough but demure plants have hanging blooms in ranges of pinks, lavenders and white.
Bluebells are a common but wonderful surprise in the Spring. If you let them reseed, your plantings will spread.
Wild ginger unfolds from the ground like it is awaking from a long winter's nap, which it is! The fuzzy undersides of the leave catch the sun are aglow with silver hues.
The Star magnolia doesn't have blooms as large as its pink cousin, but they are exquisitely perfumed.
A native of open woodlands, blue scilla can spread and form a delightful carpet of blue in our urban yards.
Daffodils are a reliable staple in the garden and have the added attributes of multiplying generously, having many varieties can can bloom from February through May and are deer-proof.
The tree peony is a woody cousin to our common herbaceous peony. Its leaves and blooms are larger and here it is stretching its leaves to capture sun for the May show.
Sometimes early spring offers a chance to view combos that aren't visible other times of the year. Here redtwig dogwood is contrasted beautifully against the foliage of surprise lilies that won't show their blooms until late summer.
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Spring unfolding in Central Iowa!

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