Monthly Archives: May 2011

Northern Downy Violet in Two Week Bloom

Northern Downy Violet is a native spring flower that we see popping up all over the lawns here on the mountain ridge. The front and back yard were virtually covered with these light to deep purple blossoms. They are most … Continue reading

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Dogtooth Violet is a Yellow Trout Lily

One of the Spring woodland flowers that is quite common is the yellow-flowering Dogtooth Violet, Erythronium americanum. It’s also called the Trout Lily because it blooms in early Spring when the trout are spawning. The dogtooth violet has six long, … Continue reading

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