The weeping cherry located in Dow Field at the Arb.

The weeping cherry located in Dow Field at the Arb.

Clusters of hellebores in bloom at the Arb. Photo: Michele Yanga.

Clusters of hellebores in bloom at the Arb. Photo: Michele Yanga.

Yellow Dogwood blooms at the entrance to the Arb. Photo: Michele Yanga.

Yellow Dogwood blooms at the entrance to the Arb. Photo: Michele Yanga.

Blue Hepatica in the Great Lakes Garden.

Blue Hepatica in the Great Lakes Garden.

Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) in the Great Lakes Garden.

Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) in the Great Lakes Garden.

Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris) in GLG along the wetland boardwalk.

Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris) in GLG along the wetland boardwalk.

Prairie smoke in bloom in Great Lakes Garden. Photo: Katie Stannard.

Prairie smoke in bloom in Great Lakes Garden. Photo: Katie Stannard.

Mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum) - single showing flower bud on top in the medicinal garden.

Mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum) – single showing flower bud on top in the medicinal garden.

White Hepatica in the Great Lakes Garden.

White Hepatica in the Great Lakes Garden.

Last, but not least, peony shoots emerging at the Arb! Photo: Michele Yanga

peony shoots emerging at the Arb! Photo: Michele Yanga