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Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) is an early spring ephemeral and pollinator friendly Minnesota native plant. Find out more about Bloodroot.
Plant early spring, hardy bulbs like crocus (Crocus vernus) in fall. Find out more about Planting bulbs, tubers and rhizomes.
Named for the self-absorbed hunter, Narcissus, in Greek mythology, daffodils (Narcissus) are hardy, early spring bulbs. Plant in fall in full sun for the best show.
Also called “pie plant,” rhubarb is a long-lived garden plant with extremely sour, edible stalks. Note: the leaves contain oxalic acid and are toxic, so do not eat the leaves. See Growing rhubarb in home gardens.