Mertensia virginica
Mertensia virginica or Virginia bluebells has clusters of pink buds opening to blue, trumpet-shaped flowers.
Mertensia virginica is an eastern North American woodland ephemeral that graces the shady garden in spring and goes dormant by mid summer – perfect for combining with late-emerging perennials like hosta and ferns or planting under deciduous shrubs. Virginia bluebells grows to about 1-2 feet tall with loose, terminal clusters of pink buds opening to blue, trumpet-shaped, downward-facing flowers. The foliage is lush and green to bluish green. Protect from slugs when emerging.
Common Name: Virginia Bluebells - [Summer B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Boraginaceae (The Borage Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-8
Light: Part Shade, Full Shade
Height: 12-24"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Blue
Secondary Bloom Colour: Pink
Bloom Time: Spring
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Native to moist, rich woods and river floodplains.
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Geographical Origin: North America
