Blink and you could miss them. 10 native spring ephemerals that bring early color to the garden
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April 11, 2025

Blink and you could miss them. 10 native spring ephemerals that bring early color to the garden

By JESSICA DAMIANO Associated Press 

Spring brings the return of color to the garden as bulbs bloom, perennials re-emerge, and new annuals settle in. But there’s a less common category of plants that’s also worth knowing: native spring ephemerals.

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