Mertensia virginica
Virginia Bluebells
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Oval, blue-green foliage emerges in March
- Trumpet like flowers emerge pink turn blue
- Blooms mid-April- mid-May
- Light, sweet fragrance
Border or Bed
Fragrant
Garden
Full Shade
Partial Sun
Spring
Attracts Butterflies
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers dappled sun or partial shade
Plant in well drained, consistently moist soil
Transplant when dormant in fall or early spring
Great Native woodland plant!
Height: 18-24 in
Spread: 15-18 in
Price Level 1: $24.99~#1
Bloom Color: Pink
Zone: 4-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Fragrant
- Garden
- Naturalizing
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Blue
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Keep Well-Watered