A plant of many colors: Virginia bluebell

Virginia bluebells produce attractive foliage and flowers and are a great addition to shade gardens.

Good Growing – A plant of many colors: Virginia bluebell

Extension With the arrival of warmer weather in the spring, we start to see signs of new life in our landscapes. Birds begin singing, our landscapes start turning green again, and spring ephemeral plants start to emerge. Among the spring ephemerals in Illinois, one of the most captivating and commonly encountered are Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica).