Spring Ephemerals
Many Berkshire native plants are found now in the woods.
Visit our many woodland trails to see some of these delicate, herbaceous perennials in their natural habitat. Blooming now, they are very important plants for insect pollinators.
Browse below for some of what’s available at Ward’s during April when you might also see these in the wild:
Anemonella thalictroides (Rue anemone)- Berkshire native
Dicentra canadensis (Dutchman’s Breeches)- Berkshire native
Erythronium americanum (Trout Lily)- Berkshire native
Jeffersonia diphylla (Twin Leaf)- Eastern US native
Mertensia virginica (Virginia Bluebells) - Eastern US native
Sanguinaria canadensis (Blood Root) - Berkshire native
Hepatica americana (Round-lobe Hepatica) - Berkshire native
Glaucidium palmatum (Japanese Wood Poppy) - Non-native Woodland flower
Trillium kamtchaticum (Asian White Trillium) - similar to Berkshire native -Trillium grandiflorum
Tips for the Winter
Winter is a great time for gardeners to take stock, tidy up, protect plants and plan ahead. And have a look at our seasonal decorating ideas!
Winter Articles