Bluebells Soon Will Ring

As we've finally reached 70 degrees, everything is rushing forth, so much coming into bloom at once. Here's one of my favorites, Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica), just starting to show some color. Contrary to their common name, the buds often begin as pink before shifting to a sky blue as the flowers open and mature.

Virginia Bluebells pushing through the forest floor in Central Park.

Virginia Bluebells pushing through the forest floor in Central Park.