Virginia Bluebells © 2014 Patty Hankins
When the Virginia Bluebells (mertensia virginica) bloom in the DC area I know that spring is finally here!
The Virginia Bluebells bloom here in late March/early April and if you see them at just the right time – it looks like the woods are carpeted with wildflowers. One of the most popular local places to see the bluebells is at Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville, Virginia where there is a well-marked bluebell trail that wanders through the woods. It’s a beautiful sight.
Two of my other favorite spots to photograph bluebells are along the C&O Canal in Maryland and at Turkey Run Park in Virginia. In both locations there are wonderful patches of bluebells for taking macro photos – and usually many fewer people than are at Bull Run Park.
Virginia Bluebells are one of the wildflowers featured in my 2015 Wildflower Calendar. My calendar features photographs of twelve different wildflowers I’ve taken in recent years.