Spring has taken its time to arrive in Michigan, five days ago we had two inches of snow in our area!
Three days ago, I saw my first Trout Lily mottled brown green leaves sprouting through the leaf litter on the forest floor, but couldn’t find any blooms.
Today, with two days of 80 degree weather, I found plenty of yellow blooming Trout Lily in the forest.
Trees and shrubs haven’t leafed out yet, so the lovely blooms can turn toward the sunlight that reaches the forest floor.
One of our first spring wildflowers to bloom, Trout Lilies are a sign spring has finally arrived.
I learned from Michigan State University Extension Service, Trout Lilies serve as an important source of food in early spring for pollinating insects like moths, butterflies, and bees as well as hummingbirds.
Have you seen any Trout Lilies blooming in your area?
