My favorite vacation was a western tour of national parks on our way to a seminar in Colorado. One of my favorite places was Maroon Bells. We boarded a bus that shuttled us into the valley, with an informative guide.
It was impossible to take a bad picture there. Simply the most photogenic place I've ever been.
On our hike, I fell in love with a true blue wildflower. It turned out to be in the Mertensia family. In other words, a bluebell
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I've been on the lookout for one for years, but there was never anything local, just online. Until this year! I am now the proud possessor of two Virginia bluebells that I am nurturing.
They are not the Rocky Mountain bluebells but...they will do! Someday I will have beautiful truly blue (not violet blue, like most) flowers that remind me of a special place.
It was long enough ago that I don't have photos at hand. But Google Maroon Bells or Mertensia --you'll be glad you did.
I'm glad I googled! I don't think I've ever seen one before and I can see why they are a favorite! Happy week and thanks for coming by. I'm so behind on visiting/commenting/answering comments. Life, you know? It happens! But thank you!
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