Sweet Betsy (Trillium cuneatum Raf.)

Trilliaceae (Trillium Family) Synonym(s): Sweet Betsy, Little Sweet Betsy Base Flower Color: Yellow, Green, Brown (incl. Maroon), BronzeReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Purple Phacelia (Phacelia bipinnatifida Michx.)

Hydrophyllaceae (Waterleaf Family) Synonym(s): Fernleaf Phacelia, Fernleaf Scorpion Weed, Spotted Phacelia, Loose-flowered Phacelia Base Flower Color: BlueReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May, JunBloom Notes: The color is usually described as violet-blue. A biennial that blooms early to mid-spring of its second year. For more information about this plant, Click Here

Rue Anemone (Thalictrum thalictroides (L.) A. J. Eames & B. Boivin)

Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family) Synonym(s): Rue Anemone, Rue-anemone Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May, JunNotes: This flower has no petals but rather 5-10 petal-like sepals. For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Quaker Ladies (Houstonia caerulea L.)

Rubiaceae (Madder Family) Synonym(s): Azure Bluet, Quaker Ladies, Bluets Base Flower Color: BlueReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Smooth Rock Cress (Boechera laevigata (Muhl. ex Willd.) Al-Shehbaz)

Brassicaceae (Mustard Family) Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul, Aug For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Early Saxifrage (Micranthes virginiensis (Michx.) Small)

Saxifragaceae (Saxifrage Family) Synonym(s): Early Saxifrage Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Gray Field Speedwell (Veronica polita Fr.)

Scrophulariaceae (Figwort Family) Synonym(s): Wayside Speedwell Base Flower Color: BlueReproductive Phenology: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, AugNotes: This flower is about half the size of Birdseye Speedwell (Veronica persica). About 4-5mm. For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Winter Vetch (Vicia villosa (Host) Corb. ssp. varia)

Fabaceae (Pea Family) Synonym(s): Smooth Vetch Base Flower Color: Purple, PinkReproductive Phenology: May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Violet Lespedeza (Lespedeza violacea (L.) Pers.)

Fabaceae (Pea Family) Synonym(s): Violet Lespedeza Base Flower Color: Pink, PurpleReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Pad-Leaved Orchid (Platanthera orbiculata (Pursh) Lindl.)

Orchidaceae (Orchid Family) Synonym(s): Lesser Roundleaved Orchid, Roundleaf Rein Orchid, Round-leaved Orchid Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept For more information about this plant, Click Here and Here.