March Means Snowdrops

The snowdrops were blooming noticeably by the last week of February, but they really came into their own in March.

All stages of these flowers are very interesting. I am beginning to think that I am a sucker for white flowers decorated with green—just wait for the Solomon’s seal.

At this point, snowdrops had been appearing for a couple of weeks. Photographed on March 6, 2020.

There are clusters of open flowers by mid-morning, whenever it warms up sufficiently.

A clump of snowdrops enjoying the sun. Photographed on March 8, 2020.

I am beginning to think that I am a sucker for white flowers decorated with green.

New flowers continue to appear as the month progresses.

New flower buds are still appearing. Photographed on March 19, 2020.

Most of the plants are blooming by late March, and there are large swaths of them meandering through the side yard.

Snowdrops. Photographed on March 20, 2020.

The squirrels planted these under the oakleaf hydrangea. It’s quite a sight when this many snowdrops flutter in the wind.