Stylophorum–commonly called Celandine poppy–is woodland perennial that produces clusters of saucer-shaped, four-petaled , poppylike flowers in shades of yellow or orange. Stylophorum diphyllum is an 18-inch species native to the eastern United States. The deeply lobed, scallop -margined leaves form 12 inch wide mounds. The flowers are 1- to 2-inches wide and appear spring to…
Physalis–commonly called ground cherry or Chinese lantern–is a rhizomatous perennial that bears inconspicuous yellow flowers that are followed by spherical red, yellow, or purple berries that are enclosed in decorative, paper lantern-like calyces. Physalis alkekengi known as Chinese lantern is a perennial cultivated for its decorative flowers. Physalis ixocarpa is an annual commonly known as…
Lachenalia–commonly called cape cowslip–is a tender bulbous perennial that bears showy, erect spikes or racemes of bell-shaped or tubular yellow or orange flowers. The flowers appear from autumn until spring; the plant is dormant in summer. Lachenalia flowers are arranged in whorls. They often have tips that are contrasting color. Flowers are carried on leafless,…
Hepatica is a spring-flowering perennial that bears bowl- to star-shaped flowers. The flowers usually open before the leaves have fully developed. Flowers can be white, blue, pink, or pale purple. Hepatica is native to woodlands in Northern temperate climates. It is a good choice for a shade or woodland garden or a shady spot in…
Veltheimia is a tender, bulbous perennial that bears clusters of pendent, tubular flowers carried on erect stalks above basal rosettes of wavy eaves. Veltheimia’s flowers resemble those red-hot pokers (Kniphofia spp.). Each small flower has six small lobes at the top. Veltheimia is native to South Africa. It is well adapted to the sun and…
Uvularia–commonly called merrybells–is a spring-blooming wildflower native to eastern North America that is sometimes grown in woodland and shade gardens. Uvularia is a rhizomatous perennial with pendent, bell-shaped flowers consisting of six tepals. The flowers bloom atop erect branched or unbranched stems with lance-shaped leaves. Uvularia grows best in partial to full shade with rich,…
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