“Pasque Flower, the Herald of Spring”

From the Hebrew word for Passover (Pesach) and French word for Easter (Paques), this native perennial is one of the earliest to bloom from April until June. Also called the “ears of the earth,” some say flowers listen for the coming of spring.

With its early blooming, it grabs the attention of available pollinators. Its saucer-shaped and highly reflective sepals concentrate the sun’s warmth to its bright yellow center. Its hairy leaves and stem protect it from the cold. Grows up to 17 inches tall and can love 50+ years if left undisturbed. Historically it has been used as a poultice for rheumatism.

Original mixed media on raw stretched canvas with maple float frame.