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Iowa Wildflowers
Virginia Bluebells Virginia Bluebells
(Mertensia virginica) 
Virginia bluebells seem to appear in more and more locations each year.  Unfortunately, many of the plants are showing in home flower gardens -- victims of transplants from "wild" areas. 

Those plants found in timbered habitats appear to be thriving.  Large, colorful clusters of bluebells are common place in healthy wooded environments.

Northeast Iowa Timetable: late April - mid May
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