March is here right along with our favorite spring ephemeral blooms. These lovely gems pop up to delight us for just a few weeks before vanishing again. I recall as a child, wandering through the woods with an eye for spotting these fleeting woodland wildflowers. Virginia Bluebells with their cool violet flowers against vibrant green leaves would blanket the forest floor. I can remember seeing bright white Trillium, trout lilies and lady slipper orchids. They dot the forest floor and with the trees devoid of their thick foilage at the canopy they thrive in the late winter sun. Although their brevity may suggest a weak and delicate nature, these plants are actually tough little growers. While many species lie dormant through the winter, spring ephemerals are busy preparing themselves for quick new growth and break the surface even with the threat of frost and snow.
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