Sanguinaria canadensis Bloodroot Trillium spp. Trilliums Uvularia spp. Barrenwort Hellebore spp. Once having tried fall planting and experienced the results over succeeding years, I do very little spring planting today. Plant material purchased during spring and summer is held in a special area for observation and care until September and October.
Plants perform better when planted after the tops have stopped active growth or died back.
With proper soil preparation and mulching they hardly know they have been transplanted, simply awakening in their new home next spring. During the winter months roots have had a chance to settle in. When first foliage and then bloom is produced all is fully operative the following season. New feeder roots are able to take up the energy needed reducing or eliminating stress. I loose far fewer plants when setting out during fall.