Spring into Spring
It’s sometimes confusing to determine the “root end” and “leaf growth” of a caladium tuber at planting time. Placed on its side in the soil, the tuber will sprout leaves upward.
Close cousin of morning glory vines, moon vine (Calonyction aculeatum) produces creamy-white blooms that open at sunset and remain until daybreak. Growing 10-15 feet in height, vines need full sun and rich soil. Propagate by seed or transplants.
These shade-loving herbs are adapted to growth on the north side of buildings or other shady spots: liverwort, red baneberry, blue cohosh, cardinal flower, ginseng, dutchman’s breeches, maidenhair fern, goldenseal, Jack-in-the-Pulpit and mountain laurel.