Trillium grandiflorum in cultivation

Anout 10 years ago a friend of ours gave us some extra trilliums from her garden. We planted them near the house against a back wall in a cozy, secluded spot. Knowing that trilliums like to be in protected ravines made me feel like this spot was a good place. I was right! The Trilliums have been thriving here, and they make me think of a deep lush ravine or steep rich hillside somewhere in Ohio.
Dear readers, fasten your seatbelts, because there is so much going on with all of the many plants that are starting to bloom all at once!

EARLY SAXIFRAGE AND TROUT LILY AT NORVIN GREEN STATE FOREST, NEW JERSEY

Saxifraga virginiensis, Erythronium americanum

Today Isabelle and I hiked 4 miles here and saw not one other person. At the top we had a great view of the Manhattan skyline. We came across a surprising patch of Trout Lily near the creek, close to the parking area, and a delightful display of Early Saxifrage along the trails. We also came across Hepatica americana, just one specimen, pictured with a purple flower. We were graced with a gorgeous blue dome and mild, balmy temperatures. Not bad for a Monday.

Trout Lily here, and below the next Trout Lily photo, Saxifraga virginiensis

The World Trade Center, Lower Manhattan and Jersey City

Virginia Spring Beauty

Posting live from Fairmount Park, just feet away from where this photo was taken

Claytonia virginica and Podophyllum peltatum

Friday, April 7, 2023