When the redbud begins to let fall its flowers,
the huge conical candelabra of the flame buckeye (Aesculus pavia) mature.
It is a member of a family of buckeye trees, all native. Completely poisonous.
Like redbud, the flame buckeye is small enough to have been planted on our city streets.
Winterthur, Delaware
a street in South Philadelphia
Bleeding hearts (Dicentra).
Tiny, quivering creatures with extraordinary flowers; native; they flower in late April and May. Completely poisonous.
a garden in Philadelphia
a garden in Philadelphia
Mt. Cuba Center, Hockenville, Delaware
Dutchman’s Breeches (Dicentra cucullaria). Mt. Cuba, Hockenville, DE
Next year hope to see these wonders with you,
I do hope so! Thanks for the comment, Susannah. Sarah