one of the last to show up

it will show up.. when the soil.. at depth.. becomes warm enough to activate growth.. to grow out of the ground ... [it dies to the ground here in MI] ... or to start budding ...

patience!!!

ken

I am near Raleigh, and none of mine have sprouted yet either. This time last year I was worried too, but they should be here soon enough.

Mine are just starting to show so I wouldn't worry in 7b.

Soil temp here is 35 and I just noticed mine broke ground yesterday.

Hmmm I am jealous, my Dicentra spectablis is still under about 4 inches of snow!

This is a hardy and rugged shade perennial so your plant is probably fine. The new growth emerges with purply-crimson tips. Here's a clump that I transplanted a few years back in mid April.

Thx, everyone! I figured I was ok, but wanted to be sure. The pic was very helpful. :)