Perennials: Mertensia virginica
Botanical name: Mertensia virginica
Common name: Virginia bluebells
also known as (bluebells, Virginia bluebell, Roanoke bells, Virginia cowslip, blue and pink ladies, Virginian spiderwort, tree-lungwort, smooth-lungwort, Kentucky bluebells, chiming bells, blue iris)
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Soil: | damp, acidic, sand |
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Zones: | 3a thru 8b |
Care: |
average
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Lifespan: |
perennial
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Attributes: |
butterfly attracting, bee attracting |
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description for "Perennials: Mertensia virginica"
Bluebells are one of our most beloved native wildflowers. The nodding, bell-shaped flowers open in arching sprays in early spring. Color is magnificent blue; buds are sometimes pink. Cuts well. The elongated, pointed leaves are dark green. Foliage on this woodland plant will disappear by summers end as the plant goes dormant. Don't worry - just overplant with annuals to help fill in the bare spots! This plant is a natural (although slow) colonizer. Suited to any well-drained soil in sun or partial shade and is at home equally in the border or woodland. -- edited by dtd pbcouchman
History:
Mertensia virginica is native to eastern United States.