Tag Archives: Mertensia virginica

An Open Letter to the People who Camped by the River

Posted on April 28, 2014 by

This weekend, I drove down to my favorite wildflower site by the Cowpasture River. The Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica) were in full bloom, spreading a sky blue carpet along the river. The blue of the flowers reflects back my favorite … Continue reading →

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My Love Affair with Virginia Bluebells (Spring Ephemerals Part 2)

Posted on April 18, 2013 by

Another wildflower hike yesterday rewarded me with what I had been yearning for:  carpets of Virginia Bluebells spreading across the flood plains of the  Cowpasture River.   Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica) bloom at that elevation (1200 feet or so) in April.  They grow one … Continue reading →

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