I am so looking forward to spring and for the wildflowers to start blooming. Three of my favorite early spring wildflowers – Bleeding Hearts, Squirrel Corn and Dutchman’s Breeches – are all members of the Poppy Family. They bloom in the early spring before the leaves are on the trees putting the woods into shade
Dutchman’s Breeches – Dicentra Cucullaria – is often the first of the three to bloom
Dutchman’s Breeches © 2014 Patty Hankins
Dutchman’s Breeches © 2014 Patty Hankins
Squirrel Corn – Dicentra Canadensis – blooms within a few days of when the Dutchman’s Breeches start to bloom
Squirrel Corn © 2014 Patty Hankins
Squirrel Corn © 2014 Patty Hankins
Squirrel Corn © 2014 Patty Hankins
Squirrel Corn © 2014 Patty Hankins
And finally the Bleeding Hearts – Dicentra Eximia – blooms about ten days later.
Bleeding Hearts © 2014 Patty Hankins
Bleeding Hearts © 2014 Patty Hankins
Bleeding Hearts © 2014 Patty Hankins
Bleeding Hearts © 2014 Patty Hankins
Bleeding Hearts © 2014 Patty Hankins
Bleeding Hearts © 2014 Patty Hankins
Do any of these three wildflowers bloom in your area in the spring? Or is there another wildflower member of the poppy family you like? If there is – just let me know in the comments below.
