Upper Midwest Gardening: Spring has Sprung in my Zone 5 yard! Anybody else w/ blooms?, 3 by nutsaboutnature

nutsaboutnature wrote:
It's interesting that while the early Spring (plus some freezes) has caused damage to some plants, it has brightened colors on others.

I've noticed my red-colored Heucheras/Heucherellas are brighter along with some other plants. Also, I now have a few Summer blooms starting to open in super-sunny areas.

Following pics:
1) Salvia 'Eveline' (Bees, Butterflies & Hummers all LOVE these blooms) - last year was it's first full year & blooms lasted till frost. This year has really spread out.

2) Polemonium 'Stairway to Heaven' (Jacob's Ladder) - just planted last Spring. Very pretty blend of variegated Green, Cream & Pinkish-purple.

3) Heuchera (either 'Smoky Rose' or 'Silver Veil' ...not sure which) - new last Spring

4) Heuchera 'Georgia Peach' (gets huge leaves)

5) Heucherella 'Stoplight' (gets very vibrant as it grows)