“Spring in Nature’s way of saying Let’s Party”
~Robin Williams~
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
