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| Great Purple Hairstreak on Elbowbush (Forestiera pubescens), one of the earliest plants to bloom, often beginning in February. |
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| A blooming Missouri Violet (Viola missouriensis) is a sure sign that spring has arrived! |
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| Two-Flower Anemone (Anemone edwardsiana) blooms from February to April, and prefers the tall grassy banks of moist, shaded canyons. |
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| The yellow blooms of Agarita (Mahonia trifoliolata) appear in February and March, and eventually form edible red berries relished by humans and wildlife alike. |
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| In late February and early March, one can often hear flocks of Sandhill Cranes honking overhead as they make their way north with the warming weather. |
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| A Juniper Hairstreak sips nectar from the blooms of an Elbowbush, which is also a favorite plant of native bees. |
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| Texas Redbud (Cercis canadensis L. var. texensis) has clusters of flowers that appear in early spring before the leaves emerge. |
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| One of the earliest butterflies to appear in spring, Henry's Elfin utilizes the Texas Redbud as one of its host plants. |
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| Nothing heralds the smell of spring like the heady scent of a blooming Mexican Plum (Prunus mexicana)! This small tree is a must for any pollinator garden. |
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| The Falcate Orangetip is a true springtime butterfly, on the wing as early as March. |
