ken_adrian, I took that photo at Island Drive Park in Adrian (which is where I live). Here's what it says about S. marilandica on the U of M herbarium site: Not always easily distinguished from S. lanceolata, though frequently taller and more branched. The sides of the stem in S. marilandica are usually ñ grooved or channeled, while in the other species the sides are usually flat or slightly convex, and the leaves of the latter are often more irregularly toothed (even somewhat incised toward the base). In this photo the stems do seem deeply grooved. I'm going back after the lawn guy leaves and take more photos.

The flower in the first picture didn't photograph as dark as it actually is. Ed, you mentioned that yours is a darker red, so is mine, the picture just doesn't show it. In the picture it looks lighter and almost pinkier but in reality it is definitely a darker shade. Also the second one definitely isn't Red Autumn as I have that one as well and it's a darker red for sure. Thanks everyone for trying to figure this out for me! I appreciate it! P.S. When both of them are fully grown this summer and flower I will get out there with the measuring tape and get the height and flower size and maybe that will help. We've had a crappy spring here so far and right now they are both still very small. Our weather hasn't been great......it even snowed here last night a little. Last week it snowed a lot and actually stayed on the ground. Two nights ago we had freezing rain. I am trying to be patient but a little sun and warmth would be nice!

After google- I believe you are correct, thanks. Eumeces fasciatus - Young have a bright blue tail while adult males often loose their stripes and develop reddish or orange coloration on the head. Here is a link that might be useful: More info

Thank you both. It seems so late for Osmorhiza to be developing but that's probably what it is. I hadn't even thought of bellflower. I think you are both right.