Blue-Eyed Mary (Collinsia verna)

Family: Snapdragon Family (Scrophulariaceae)

Other Names: Spring Blue-Eyed Mary

Origin: Native

Historic First Bloom Seen: April 18*

GPS For Stand: N 39°04.575' W 84°24.908'

Interesting Facts: This plant is found in a very small population within the preserves and prefers moist rich alluvial soils. Since it is an annual and has a small population, the seeds only spread in a small area. This plant germinates in the fall and continues to maturity during the following spring.

*Average bloom time is based on a compilation of wildflower bloom times from 1975 to present.