tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357035287348707548.post754955049578363568..comments2024-03-18T08:31:13.769-04:00Comments on Plants and Stones: Spring EphemeralsBeckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00954826148369517031noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6357035287348707548.post-75073196868045739772010-04-08T08:12:17.233-04:002010-04-08T08:12:17.233-04:00I saw thousands of Coltsfoot the other day but was...I saw thousands of Coltsfoot the other day but wasn't able to get any photos because I didn't have a hard hat and wasn't allowed out of my truck at the quarry without one. <br /><br />Bloodroot is a bit fussy about where they grow. They want moist well drained humus rich soil but never wet feet. They need to be placed where they get sun in the early spring but not in the summer. (a little direct sun is OK but not too much) My guess is that in areas with too much sun the soil dries out too much for the root/tuber.<br /><br />I'm a happy camper - the wild bunch I saved has naturalized and spread to other parts of my wood's edges. I just caught some blooming yesterday :) I'm a bit concerned for the new volunteers since the maple tree that shaded the area had to come down last year.<br /><br />I struggle to say anything. Please don't take talking out of my backside as witty prose. It's a sign I can't think and write coherently.wiseacrehttp://wiseacre-gardens.com/wordpressnoreply@blogger.com