March Week 2 Garden Photos

Pink Lenten Rose (Helleborus orientalis)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
Dandelions are an important source of pollen and nectar for bees and other pollinating insects. Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Pink Pearl Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis 'Pink Pearl')
Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Emerging new foliage on Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Spellbinder Daffodil
Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Double Flowering Lenten Rose (Helleborus orientalis)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Yellowbell (Forsythia x intermedia)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Pearl Bush (Exochorda racemosa )
Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Honey bee on Taylor's Perfection Camellia (Camellia x 'Taylor's Perfection')
Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Ogon Spirea Flowers (Spiarea thunbergii 'Ogon')
Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Nostoc
You may find this in your lawn due to all the rainfall South Carolina has been having. Nostoc is a dark blue-green, jelly-like organism sometimes found in soggy home lawns. While the organism’s discovery can be alarming for homeowners, it causes no harm to plants or animals. The Nostoc is likely filling in space where the grass does not grow. Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Mrs. R.O. Backhouse Daffodil
Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Mayapple foliage (Podophyllum peltatum)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Marcescent American Beech Tree Leaves (Fagus grandifolia)
American beech trees hold onto their leaves through the winter are described as marcescent. They provide beautiful interest in the winter and early spring deciduous woods. Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Johnny-Jump-Ups (Viola)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Japanese Maple Leaf Buds Covered in Dew Drops
Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Jane Deciduous Magnolia (Magnolia 'Jane')
Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Honeybee on Paulett Goddard Camellia (Camellia japonica 'Paulette Goddard')
Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Grape Hyacinth (Muscari armenaicum)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Emerging Sedum Foliage
Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Blue Jacket Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis 'Blue Jacket')
Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension