The term “ephemeral” means temporary, transitory, or quickly fading. Spring ephemeral plants are those that germinate, seed, flower, and die within a very short period at winter’s end. Despite their ...

The first wave of spring ephemerals has commenced, with colorful native wildflower blooms peering through the forest floor in Illinois. Gardeners plant crocuses, daffodils, tulips and other non-native ...