I was surprised to see my first bloom of the year in the alpine garden. It wasn't a spring bulb either, which usually brings me the first color of the year. This tiny little
Draba polytricha is about the size of a walnut, with tiny little yellow flowers on its bun-shaped mound of hairy blue-grey foliage.
I finished cleaning up the dead growth out of the raised beds today, a project that takes about 6 to 8 hours altogether. As I was working, I heard some squawks and honks and rhythmic beating of wings, as a large V of Canada geese flew north above me. Welcome back, geese.
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Beautiful! Those darling little blooms are always a welcome sight. :)
gorgeous little blossoms...
Always some happiness when the first spring bloom pops out! :D
Oh, how cute! Is it a native? I wonder if it would survive in my gardens... I love how early it blooms.
D. polytricha actually comes from Eastern Europe. My book my Murfitt says it is his favourite Draba. I guess I got a good one!
You wouldn't expect a plant called Draba to look so pretty! Happy gardening.
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