A cultivar, ‘Multiplex,’ is double-flowered for even more drama.
The name comes from the bright red root sap that can be used to dye wool.
That is Carolina Jessamine, a vine so significant it is the state flower of South Carolina.
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Daffodils / Jonquils
I spent many March mornings pickingdaffodilsfrom the old homesite of my great-grandparents.
The bulbs naturalized through the years, and the field was full of bright yellow single and double-bloom flowers.
Jonquils are perhaps the most widely adapted to clay soils in many southern gardens.
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The bulbs can produce multiple flowers per stem and have narrow, dark green foliage.
Plant daffodils in mass in the fall for a big show in March.
They tolerate summer drought but should be kept moist during the growing season.
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Best planted in drifts, they bloom in early March and go dormant during the summer.
They are perfect for planting in woodland gardens, rock gardens, or along paths in front of hedges.
Best planted in the fall, the grass-like foliage will appear first before the blooms appear.
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The perfect companions to taller flowering bulbs and perennials, the plants are deer andrabbit-resistant.
Hellebores
Commonly known asLenten roses, hellebores are the perfect selection for March blooms.
After blooming, they drop seeds, and new plants will appear later in the spring.
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It is particularly eye-catching when planted on a slope to create a mass of color.
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