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Go wild for these flowers

5 wildflowers blooming in Asheville this spring
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Never again pass by this flower without knowing its name (Trout Lily). | Photo via Wikimedia Commons by treegrow
Curious exactly which beautiful blooms you’ve been seeing this spring? It’s time for Asheville Wildflowers 101, complete with a pop quiz to test your, shall we say, flower power.

Today’s content was put together with the help of Ali McGhee, 6AM City’s People Operations Manager (and former AVLtoday Editor). Ali and Tara Eschenroeder of Great Abiding Yoga are leading a Plant Identification and Yoga Hike on Saturday, April 22 from 5:30-8 p.m. Sign up to expand your area plant knowledge even more.

Trout Lily | These yellow “nodding” flowers have petals bent backwards with stamens exposed. They love deciduous woodlands with plenty of moisture and need part shade. The leaves on this plant have similar markings to a brook trout — hence the name.

Bloodroot | Part of the poppy family, this flower features white petals surrounding a golden center. Its underground stem produces a red juice, historically used as dye. Before you go harvesting your own, note that the thickened roots of the plant are poisonous.

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Blooms on the Cardinal Flower have three drooping petals and two upper petals.

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Photo by Will Parson and the Chesapeake Bay Program

Cardinal Flower | This flower is characterized by several red blooms clustered around the top of a tall stem. It depends on the hummingbird to pollinate as its long petal shape can be inconvenient for insects. It’s best to admire from afar, since the flower can suffer from overpicking.

Little Sweet Betsy | You might first spot this perennial by the camouflage-like pattern on its leaves, with maroon petals protruding from the center. From May through June, this plant yields berries that many small mammals will eat (but humans should not).

Self-Heal | Bountiful enough to pick, this flower has clusters of tiny purple and white blooms. It’s part of the mint family, and historically has broad medicinal uses — though more scientific research is needed to determine its benefits.

Think you got all that? Try your hand at our wildflower quiz.
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Events
Monday, April 10
  • Charles Frazier In Conversation With Wiley Cash | Monday, Apr. 10 | 7-8 p.m. | UNC Asheville - Lipinsky Hall, 300 Library Ln., Asheville | $30 | Charles Frazier celebrates the release of his new book “The Trackers” with a conversation with Wiley Cash and performance from Barrett Smith of the Steep Canyon Rangers.
  • Totally Rad Trivia | Monday, Apr. 10 | 6-8 p.m. | Taproom At Highland Brewing Co., 12 Old Charlotte Hwy., Ste. 200, Asheville | Free | Impress your friends with your pop culture knowledge for the chance to win Highland Brewing gift cards.
Tuesday, April 11
  • Asheville Creative Arts Presents: SHELL | Tuesday, Apr. 11-Friday, Apr. 14 | 11 a.m. + 12 p.m. | Story Parlor, 227 Haywood Rd., Asheville | Free | This interactive, kid-friendly performance follows a slug and a snail who journey to find a new shell when the snail’s shell is broken in a storm.
Wednesday, April 12
Thursday, April 13
  • Spring Migration of Songbirds through the Southeast | Thursday, Apr. 13 | 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Buncombe County Special Collections at Pack Memorial Library, 67 Haywood St., Asheville | Free | Pam Torlina, Southeast Stewardship Manager for Conserving Carolina, presents a talk on the annual cycle of spring migration by songbirds.
Friday, April 14
  • David Childers & The Serpents w/ Zachary Warren | Friday, Apr. 14 | 6-8 p.m. | Bloom WNC Flower Farm, 806 North Fork Rd., Black Mountain | $20 | David Childers and The Serpents will perform the first outdoor concert of the series at Bloom WNC Flower Farm.
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • Cats at Play Cafe announced an opening date of mid-April. Located downtown at 12 Eagle St., Cats at Play will offer local beverages and baked goods, house a boutique, and be home to about a dozen adoptable cats.
Seasonal
  • An immersive floral installation is coming to the North Carolina Arboretum this spring. Bloom with a View will feature thousands of hydrangeas, lilies, and other flowers at eye-level. The event runs Monday, May 1 to Sunday, May 14. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at the gate. Pro tip: Arboretum members get free entry.
History
  • The City of Asheville will build a new monument to honor the crew of the first USS Asheville warship. North Carolina Submarine Museum Foundation will sponsor the monument at Riverside Cemetery as well as a commemoration ceremony on Sunday, March 3. Read more about the first USS Asheville’s role in World War II.
Arts
  • Quarterly reading series Juniper Bends is returning after a two-year hiatus. Head to Citizen Vinyl on Friday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m. to hear a mix of prose, poetry, and music and enjoy craft cocktails for purchase. Stay tuned to the organization’s Instagram page for future events featuring established and emerging writers.
  • Imagine this: You order a beer in a bar and you’re handed a can with your own artwork on it. That’s what happens for UNC Asheville alumna Hannah Bunzey, whose can-content win was the spark that led her to become a full-time artist. See her story (and the winning can).*
Fun Fact
  • A Burrowing Crayfish was spotted for the first time in Polk County. This rare crayfish was found on a conservation property owned by Alicia and Greg Wallace, likely able to thrive due to having a flourishing and protected environment. Cray to go, conservation friends.
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  • You love strolling in French Broad River Park. But do you know how to ask for directions to Jardin des Tuileries in Paris? Babbel — the No. 1 language app in the world — can help you start learning just that in as little as three weeks. Pro tip: Snag 55% off your subscription today.*
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Eat

Dessert Tuesdays are a thing
A pie with a golden brown crust.
Flaky, sumptuous pies appear at Camille’s bake sales on the regular. | Photo by @camillecogswell
If you head to Tiny Gallery at 34 Woodward Ave. in North Asheville most Tuesdays, you’ll find cake, sandwich cookies, and plenty of pies courtesy of Camille Cogswell.

Camille — baker, 2018 James Beard Rising Star, and 2020 Food & Wine Best New Chef — has started hosting the weekly bake sales on her days off (she works at MOTHER and Tall John’s). An impromptu passion project, the bake sale precedes Walnut Family Bakery, Camille’s forthcoming business that could open as soon as this year.

Tiny Gallery Bake Sales feature different desserts each week, with options for walk-ups and a more extensive menu available for pre-order. Past bake sales have seen peanut butter chess pie with hot fudge drizzle, ricotta pie with blueberry jam, and rye carrot cake. Is it Tuesday yet?

Stay tuned on Camille’s Instagram page for upcoming bake sales (usually held from 2-6 p.m.). Psst — There’s one tomorrow, April 11.
 
The Wrap
 
Sarah Leonhardt in a grey sweater

Today’s edition by:
Sarah Leonhardt
From the editor

Speaking of wildflowers, Buncombe County won the 2022 Wildflower Award from NCDOT + The Garden Club of North Carolina for the beds alongside 240 West. See the winning and runner-up blooms.

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