8. Early stachyurus In early spring, a profusion of tiny pale-primrose bells dangle from the branches of Stachyurus praecox-like strings of pearls. The bumblebees love them.

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Crocus open up to the warm sunlight in a Pembroke backyard on March 12. Mother Nature appears to have accelerated into a fast-drive into spring this year. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff ...

UPDATED: September 14, 2024 at 7:15 PM EDT Question: We noticed crocuslike pink flowers from what appear to be bulbs in early summer. Do you know the name and how well they grow locally?