Thank you for the response! I did figure it out as well, once I realized that the flower closes up in the cold, and found a few similar shots. But thanks again...

Carol, that plant came from a pasture in full sun. Most of our photos are taken along back roads where we take our morning walks. We combine that with wildflower hunting for fun, since we're relatively new to this area. All of the plants that I post are from Saline county, AR. I should note that I tend to call anything that blooms a wildflower - can be confusing. Since I hadn't received any responses, I sent those photos to a Botanist for review. He replied this evening and said that specimen was Euphorbia corollata (Flowering Spurge). It appears that the plant tops were likely grazed by deer, which made identification more difficult. I'm also used to seeing that species with green flower centers, instead of yellow. In any case, he was confident of the i.d. Thank you so much for your interest and persistence. Jim

The Hepatica I usually find (Western NY State) are a pale blue but color can vary. The white you found are quite pretty. Here is a link to the NY Flora Atlas. Search for Hepatica for links to the species here. FataMorgana Here is a link that might be useful: NY Flora Atlas

Thanks everyone for all the information. I'll Google all the places you mentioned. I'm in Buffalo NY so the Ohio & Michigan places sound like a closer bet. Mocc, my whole lot is 30x135' I'm putting a new bed between the garages that is about 8' wide by the length of a 2 car garage..It will be tiered in 3 stages with probably the med. in the highest tier, and then s/m next an then smalls.Each tier will be about 5' deep and 8' wide.. Mini's will go in front of the garage 8' x 2' deep. Putting Guacamole, So Sweet and Dream Queen in first tier. Also have space next to the fence about 4'x40', and in back of the house about 24' x 5' deep.Have a lot of space next to the fence on drive side for pots. Don't know how to put pics on the forum yet, but I could send you some via email. Have visions of a great Hosta garden, but my family thinks I've lost my mind to take on such a project at almost 80 yrs. But gardening is what I live for. Sunnywood, thanks for the endorsement for NHH. Think they give a 15% discount for early orders. Last but not least COLL- You were my inspiration for my new bed when I saw your tiered section in your thread "Same Old, Same Old", Have it on my "bookmarks" Just beautiful Thanks! Well thanks everybody for your advice and encouragement. I'll be on this machine all weekend looking at things. Better go now. Forgot to feed the dog until she nudged me to tell me to "get off that d--n machine and take care of me instead.