At this time of year you can go to most places along the potomac watershed and see hosts of bluebells (Mertensia virginica). Our favorite bluebell hot spot is the Worthington Farm, a part of the Monocacy National Battlefield, that is about 2 miles from our house. The trail down to the river runs through a woodland that is covered with spring beauties (Claytonia virginica).
Note the pink stamens.
The path to the bluebells also has many star of Bethlehem
When you get to the river the annual explosion of bluebells is very difficult to capture in the camera lens.
Note how high the river is after a thunderstorm in the mountains the night before.
Individually the bluebells usually have pink buds that turn to blue, but they can be pink or even white.
In any case it’s a great time to go out a see the wildflowers, in addition to growing your own…:)
What a beautiful sight… although I’m not crazy about the star of Bethlehem…
My one tiny bluebell seedling which I’ve been nursing along for two years now would die of embarrassment if it was able to see these pictures!
What a magical path, and so close to your home. The blooms are a bonus.
Hiking through the spring wildflowers is such a great joy! I love the transition of colours from buds to flowers in Mertensia. I wish would grow here too…