Bloodroot
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Bloodroot

I’m Bloodroot, or as some call me, Sanguinaria canadensis. I’m a proud native of North America, and I bring a little mystery to the woodland floor with my unique charm. In early spring, I’m one of the first flowers to bloom, unfurling my delicate, white petals to greet the season.

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Prairie Smoke
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Prairie Smoke

I am Prairie Smoke, known to botanists as Geum triflorum, but you might know me by my more whimsical nickname—Old Man’s Whiskers. My name comes from my feathery, wispy seed heads which can look like tendrils of smoke drifting lazily across the breeze… if you squint just right.

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Wild Geranium
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Wild Geranium

Delighted to meet you! I’m the Wild Geranium, also known as Geranium maculatum. With my soft lavender-pink blooms, I bring a touch of elegance to the woodlands, blossoming from early spring through early summer.

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Lanceleaf Coreopsis
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Lanceleaf Coreopsis

Hi! I’m Lanceleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata), a cheery native flower from Ontario, dressed in radiant yellow. I thrive in prairies and meadows, effortlessly growing in poor, rocky soils. All I ask for is a bit of sunlight and I’ll flourish, droughts don’t bother me one bit!

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American Harebell
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American Harebell

Hi there! I’m the American Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia), a charming native known for my bell-shaped purple flowers. You might recognize me as the well-behaved cousin of the Creeping Bellflower, who’s a bit of a rebel in our family and notoriously untamed.

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