Apr 18 2010
Signs of Spring: Bluets
Bluets (Houstonia caerulea) are one of my favorite flowers. Where they grow well, they form a pale blue carpet. Don’t mow them!
(photo by Dianne Machesney)
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The Bluets were just coming out last week at Peter’s Creek.
These are growing everywhere in my front yard! I didn’t know their name, but love them as well. I took a picture of mine, but used a macro lense. They really are beautiful!