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April 4, 2025

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

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Associated Press

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Compared to most garden plants, ephemerals are fleeting. But their role in bridging the gap between winter and spring is invaluable.

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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