First Flowers!
Submitted February 26, 2014 at 4:43 PM
Gray Alder Alnus incana
This native water-loving tree produces catkins early in spring that are pollinated by the wind.
Snowdrops Galanthus nivalis
You can find these delightful little flowers popping up all along the Floral Walk.
Arnold Promise Witch-Hazel Hamamelis x intermedia 'Arnold Promise'
The bright yellow, thread-like petals really stand out against a woodland backdrop. This specimen grows in Fern Gully.
Amethyst Witch-Hazel Hamamelis 'Amethyst'
This Witch-Hazel is a new addition to our Fragrance Garden. You can see it growing behind the west swing.
We couldn't talk about the first flowers of the year without highlighting one of our adorable natives.
Indian Potato Orogenia linearifolia
Indian Potato is usually the first native flower to pop up in the Natural Area. It often blooms as soon as the snow is no longer covering the soil.
