Skunk Meadow Rue (Thalictrum revolutum DC.)

Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family) Synonym(s): Waxyleaf Meadow-rue Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: Mar , Apr , May , JunBloom Notes: This is a dioecious plant, meaning there are plants that contain male flowers, and separate plants with female flowers. For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Yellow Lady’s Slipper (Cypripedium parviflorum var. pubescens)

Orchidaceae (Orchid Family) Synonym(s): Greater Yellow Lady’s Slipper, Large Yellow Lady’s Slipper Base Flower Color: Yellow , Brown (incl. Maroon)Reproductive Phenology: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug For more information about this plant, Click Here and Here.

Wood Vetch (Vicia caroliniana Walter)

Fabaceae (Pea Family) Synonym(s): Carolina Vetch Base Flower Color: White , Pink , BlueReproductive Phenology: Apr , May , JunBloom Notes: white with pinkish or bluish tips For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Birdfoot Violet (Viola pedata L. var. pedata)

Violaceae (Violet Family) Synonym(s): Birdfoot Violet, Bird’s-foot Violet, Bird-foot Violet Base Flower Color: Blue , PurpleReproductive Phenology: Mar , Apr , May , Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis L. var. canadensis)

Fabaceae (Pea Family) Synonym(s): Eastern Redbud, Redbud, Judas Tree Base Flower Color: Pink, WhiteReproductive Phenology: Apr, May, Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale F. H. Wigg.)

Asteraceae/Compositae (Aster/Composit Family) Base Flower Color: YellowReproductive Phenology: In Tennessee you can see this plant any month. For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Enchanter’s Nightshade (Circaea lutetiana L.)

Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family) Synonym(s): Broadleaf Enchanter’s Nightshade Base Flower Color: WhiteReproductive Phenology: May , Jun , Jul , AugBloom Notes: sometimes fades to pink For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Japanese Spiraea (Spiraea japonica L. f.)

Rosaceae (Rose Family) Synonym(s): Japanese Meadowsweet; Japanese Spiraea Base Flower Color: RedReproductive Phenology: May , Jun , Jul For more information about this plant, Click Here, and Here.

Wood Violet (Viola x palmata)

Violaceae (Violet Family) Synonym(s): Early Blue Hybrid Violet, Trilobed Hybrid Violet, Palmateleaf Hybrid Violet Base Flower Color: PurpleReproductive Phenology: Mar , Apr , May , Jun For more information about this plant, Click Here.

Smooth Solomon’s Seal (Polygonatum biflorum (Walter) Elliot [excluded] var. biflorum)

Liliaceae (Lily Family) Synonym(s): Smooth Solomon’s Seal, Great Solomon’s-seal, Sealwort Base Flower Color: White , Yellow , Green , Brown (incl. Maroon)Reproductive Phenology: Mar , Apr , May , JunBloom Notes: Flowers typically pale green to white. For more information about this plant, Click Here.