With the thermometer in the 40’s on March 12 these crocus were open, under the same magnolia tree as the buttercups from the 10th. The blooms close during cold snaps much as you see in the first post.
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A tripod held the composition steady and the timer was set to 2 seconds for extra stability. With the leaf body worn away by time, the remaining veining turns the form lacy.
Here is a slideshow today’s and previous wildflowers.
Michael Stephen Wills Photography 
So so beautiful! I love spring 🌸🌸
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coming on slowly this year
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The lavender crocus look so delicate.
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More so than other flowers, these are gone now. The daffodils are about to burst.
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I enjoyed this beautiful slide show of the wildflowers today, Michael Stephen, thanks very much.
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My pleasure, Jet. We are amazed by them anew each spring.
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Are you aware of any native wildflowers that bloom this early in your area?
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Hepatica will bloom through the snow.
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Great stuff! 🙂
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Thank you, Tom
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