No flower better signals the start of spring than crocuses, early bloomers that come in Easter egg colors such as purple, lavender, orange, pink, and yellow. Crocuses are perennial, flowering bulbs that are built for toughness. As you can see, the plants are able to endure frost and even snow because their flowers and leaves are protected by a waxy cuticle. That"s why the first blooms you see in spring are often crocuses. They can grow in a variety of environments, even in the high elevations of the alpine tundra above the tree line.
Spring awakens
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International Jazz Day
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National Dolphin Day
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International Day of the World s Indigenous Peoples
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National Take the Stairs Day
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International Archaeology Day
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In honor of those we ve lost
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Take the stairs
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International Day of Friendship
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Merry and bright
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World Elephant Day
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The lights of Paris
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Presidents Day
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Celebrating the International Day of Forests
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Celebrate International Women’s Day
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