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| Plant Number: 1.364.100 | USDA Zone: 2 - 9 |
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 | Mertensia virginica |
| Common name : Virginia Bluebells |
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| (=M. pulmonarioides) Virginia Bluebells are native to most of Eastern North America where they grow in moist woodland areas. Plants produce upright mounds of grey-green leaves, bearing clusters of dangling pink buds that open into bright sapphire-blue bells. This will become dormant by midsummer, so use other plants to hide any gaps left behind. Hostas and ferns both work well as companions. Once clumps become established they will slowly spread into a small patch, and also reproduce by self seeding. Fairly easily divided in early fall. Tolerant of dry shade during the dormant period.
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Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Partial Shade
Full Shade
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Deep Blue
Blooming Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring
Foliage Color
Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Border
Cut Flower
Waterside
Wild Flower
Woodland
Flower Head Size
Medium
Height
30-60 cm
12-23 inches
Spread
30-45 cm
12-18 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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What others say about this plant...
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Where bluebells are happy, they'll spread on their own, with colonies slowly increasing through offsets and, more quickly, self-seeding. And it's just as well they handle this themselves, as they are very reluctant to let humans help them out.; Larry Hodgson, Perennials for Every Purpose |
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