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The Colors of Virginia Bluebells

May 25, 2018

I’ve written about Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica) before. But because I, like many others, find them so fascinating, I can’t help but write about them again. I love the many colors they show us so early in the dreary spring weather. The various shades of blue and pink and white, and their bright green, smooth, almost like velvet, leaves. How can one not love them!

They say Virginia Bluebells like light shade to partial sun, lots of moisture and preferably rich loamy soil, but mine are growing in primarily clay under a Norway Maple tree that leaves very little moisture for companions. Likely, the early spring rains we typically have here in Wisconsin help out with the Virginia Bluebells’ need for extra moisture.

Hopefully this lovely photo brings you good thoughts for the start of a great Memorial Day weekend celebration — a weekend to remember those who have sacrificed so much to give us the freedom we enjoy, and hopefully are not now letting slip away….

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