What's Blooming Now--TOW
J.E. Shields (Fri, 30 Apr 2004 06:06:42 PDT)

Hi all,

Here in central Indiana, USDA zone 5, we are in late Spring. The Narcissus
are all finished. The Primula are starting to bloom now -- veris,
sieboldii, and cortusoides are in full bloom, while vulgaris is almost done
for. The Redbud trees (Cercis canadensis) are starting to fade, but the
Dogwoods (Cornus florida) are at peak blossom. The Wild Plum Trees (Prunus
americanus) have dropped all their petals.

Some of the Trillium are starting to fade (T. recurvatum), others are just
coming into full flower (TT. grandiflorum, flexipes, luteum, erectum).

The early season Arisaema are up and in bloom: the native A. triphyllum,
as well as the exotic species AA. kishidae, ringens, sazensoo, and sikokianum.

Bluebells (Hyacinthoides sp. or hybrids) are starting to
bloom. Polygonatum (Solomon Seal) are up and flowering. Podophyllum (May
Apples) are up.

The Iris cristata are forming a blue carpet on the floor of my woodland
garden. This is the best show they have put on so far.

Regards,
Jim Shields

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