Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica)Growing quickly in early spring, the flowers start as pink buds and gradually mature into a beautiful light blue. Blooming in April and May, Virginia bluebells go dormant by mid-summer. This early spring bloomer is a favorite of bees, butterflies, and moths.
Native American groups historically used it to treat whooping cough and tuberculosis, and employed the roots as a remedy for venereal disease and as an antidote for certain poisons.