Bobert, we have one bloodroot plant. It has returned for several years, but it has not spread at all. We have one small bed in an alcove up against the north side of the house where we can grow most of these plants. Some of them do well, and some just hang in there. I suppose there could be too much competition in the bed.

SRS, the trout-lilies occur in rich moist woods and alluvial places along creeks and streams throughout the East as far south as the Georgia mountains. I love 'em. The latin is erthronium americanum. I think they are native, but am not 100% sure. (Bobert or P-vine?) I think there may be at least one Western species. There are cultivars available through reputable nurseries, as well as nursery propogated species plants, if you are in the right climate.    They are a good edible, but should probably no longer be harvested in the wild. Another common name, according to my Peterson's, is dog-tooth violet. (What I call dogtooth violet is a very tiny violet or field pansy with deeply notched leaves)

Hey! here we all are pining over spring instead of enjoying our fall gardens. Tsk, tsk.

Janie