Birds and Blooms Extra – September 01, 2019

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BLOODROOT

Sanguinaria canadensis, Zones 3 to 8

Bloodroot pops up in rich woods and along

streams in early spring. Plant this flower

to naturalize shaded wooded areas. The

rootstock is poisonous, so be cautious

growing it around children or pets.

VERONICA

Veronica spp., Zones 3 to 8

Also called speedwell, veronica bursts with blooms May

through July. Their flower spikes grow about a foot tall

in a range of colors and growth habits, and—with the

proper trimming—may come back for a second bloom

in late summer. •

VERONICA

Steffani Pitzen

CHISAGO CITY,

MINNESOTA

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