Last year in mid-April we took a day trip to Chapel Hill. Here is some of what we saw blooming in Coker Arboretum on the UNC campus:
Fernleaf phacelia
Eastern bluestar
Yellow trillium
Phacelia with foamflower and trillium
Florida azalea 'Admiral Semmes'
Florida azaleas range from yellow/orange to red,
according to Michael Dirr, although most are orange.
according to Michael Dirr, although most are orange.
Fothergilla and Florida azaleas
Fothergilla
Piedmont or pinterflower azaleas
Dogwood
Woodland phlox and Eastern columbine
Today I am joining Gail at clay and limestone for Wildflower Wednesday.
Lovely to see all these images of spring as we prepare for a big snowstorm this weekend. I remember seeing the native azaleas when I went to the Fling in Asheville a couple of years ago--they are so beautiful; I wish they would grow here.
ReplyDeleteMy concept of a perfect garden is a woodland garden in spring.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love wildflowers!
ReplyDeleteThose pink azaleas ... gorgeous ! Thank you, for a lovey walk, Sweetbay !
ReplyDeleteOh, you make me long for spring! I love the combination of the fothergilla and the native azalea. I have planted about a dozen native azaleas since last fall, and I am anxious to see them bloom in my woodland garden. The phacelia seems to be blooming well in partial shade. I thought this was a sun lover.
ReplyDeletePhacelia likes some shade. :)
DeleteFantastic post. Love to see all the lush green and flowers in the middle of my snow garden! Spring will come!
ReplyDeleteAll my best and thank you for the feel good post
Elisabeth
I would now find so wonderful in August in place of flowers. Regards.
ReplyDeleteWe just experienced a big snow storm, so spring-like photographs are most welcome. I particularly love the pink dogwood and azalea. The yellow trilliums also caught my eye. I sure hope the ones I put in last year make an appearance this spring.
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