Blue-purple trumpet-shaped flowers hang in clusters in early spring. Blooms fade to shades of pink as they mature.
Trail/Garden Location:
East Terrace, Tulip Tree Shelter, Tulip Tree Trail
Garden Uses:
This early spring ephemeral is perfect to naturalize in moist woodlands with part sun to shade. An outstanding plant when used in a mass planting. Not a plant to use as a border due to the fact that the plant will go dormant in summer. Found in the northern Ozark region in Arkansas.
Wildlife Benefits:
Used as an early source of nectar.
Leaf Type:
The large, basal leaves are blue-green and emerge prior to the blooms.
