An ephemeral spring plant native to eastern North America. Virginia Bluebell (Mertensia virginica). I’m watching. I’m waiting.
I just checked. No sign of them yet. BUT very soon. Surely in less than two weeks I’ll be seeing leaves of purply-green emerging from the soil. Reaching for the sun. These plants enjoy being in a shady location. A location that is exposed to the sun during the spring. A location that will see shade as the leaves of the trees emerge.
The buds my favorite to see. Looking so beautiful soft folds with pink, bluish pink, or purple coloring.
Spring sees two or three weeks of Virginia Bluebells that fade leaving fruit which contain four seeds each.
Midsummer sees the fading of the leaves and stems that will turn into the soil. To be seen next spring again.
2 responses to “Virginia Bluebells”
Bluebells are later here in Germantown, MD….they are a lovely Spring greeting!
Hi Anita, I’m still watching and waiting. Though winter is my very favorite season, I must admit I’m ready for spring. I can see buds up on some of my daffodils but they don’t look like they’ll be open anytime soon. Only little hints of spring. And you are further north of me, so perhaps you have a longer wait, although, I am UP in the mountains.
In any event I’m ready!
Thank you for reading my posts. I wish you signs of spring coming your way!
Bren