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Spring Flowers are Coming Early!<\/b><\/p>\n

Early on in the spring some flowers begin to show in March or even February if you are observant and look closely for the signs. Even though early signs of spring flowers<\/a> may be slight they are possible to be seen when looking for certain characteristics and details.<\/p>\n

One of the first indications that spring flowers<\/a> are coming are the small green pointed shoots starting from the ground in late winter early spring. Although at this time there may still be snow on the ground, early spring flowers have a natural calendar that alerts the flowers that it is time to awake from their long winter sleep.<\/p>\n

Creeping Phlox – (Phlox Stolonifera)<\/b><\/p>\n

Creeping phlox bloom early and are recognized as a staple spring flower<\/a>. Creeping phlox are ground dwelling herb type perennial flowers, which return year after year. They are native to the woodland areas of the Virginia and Carolina mountain areas. The multi-colored blossoms come in many shades of white, purple, pink and other wonderful colors. Though the flowers are relatively small, they grow in bunches and great numbers while creating a beautiful display in lawns and gardens.<\/p>\n

Alphabetized List of Names of Spring Flowers<\/b><\/u><\/p>\n\n\n
Anemone – Buttercup, Ranunculaceae
\n\t\tAzalea – Ericaceae, Pentanthera\/Tsutsuji
\n\t\tBegonia – Begoniaceae
\n\t\tBleeding heart – Lamprocapnos spectabilis
\n\t\tCalla Lily – Easter Lily, Zantedeschia aethiopica
\n\t\tCreeping Phlox – Phlox stolonifera
\n\t\tCrocus – Iris Family Iridaceae
\n\t\tDaffodil – Easter Bell, Narcissus
\n\t\tDahlia – Asteraceae
\n\t\tDaisy – Bellis perennis
\n\t\tGardenia – Rubiaceae
\n\t\tHyacinth – Baby’s Breath, Hyacinthaceae
\n\t\tImpatiens – touch-me-nots, Balsaminaceae<\/td>\n		Lilac – Oleaceae
\n\t\tLily of the Valley – Convallaria majalis, Ruscaceae
\n\t\tMagnolia – Magnoliaceae
\n\t\tMountain Laurel – Spoonwood, Kalmia latifolia, Ericaceae Blueberry
\n\t\tFamily
\n\t\tPansy – Violaceae, Viola wittrockiana
\n\t\tPeony – Paeoniaceae
\n\t\tPetunia – Solanaceae
\n\t\tPrimrose – Primula vulgaris
\n\t\tTulip – Tulipa gesneriana
\n\t\tTiger Lily – Lilium catesbaei
\n\t\tRhododendron – Ericaceae
\n\t\tVinca – Periwinkle, genus Catharanthus
\n\t\tWisteria – Fabaceae<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

Spring Purple Flox Flowers<\/a><\/p>\n

Creeping phlox are very strong growing plants. Once they are established and
\nwell rooted phlox can withstand considerable cutting throughout the rest of the
\nseason. They do thrive best in an area that is shady with well drained soil, and
\nthus make an excellent ground cover around the base of trees and shrubs.<\/p>\n

A welcome advantage of these quick growing plants is the more they are cut back,
\nthe more vigorously they spread, this is likely where they get their name.
\nCreeping phlox many times are seen dangling from rock walls and often spread
\naround the base of larger shrub plants in order to naturally restrict weeds from
\nover growing around flower gardens.<\/p>\n