These are Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica). A chilly wind was blowing when the picture was taken, it took several shots to get it so the flowers weren't blowing in the way of the sign. An hour before this it was a warm sunny day but by the time I started taking pictures a cold rain had started. Very typical of Indiana weather in April. Later even a few ice pellets fell mixed with the rain. Picture taken April 20, 2009.
Mertensia is native to our Indiana woodlands and of course you can find bluebells like these blooming wild in the woods right now too.
link to Mertensia virginica
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