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Spring Ephemerals

The cold dreary days of March have waned and many of our great Appalachian wildflowers have awakened. These plants are often referred  to as “ephemerals” because they come up, bloom, and fade away in 6-9 weeks. They bloom in a shady woodland or garden environment before the deciduous tree canopy has completely leafed out. Their […]