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Virginia Bluebell

Mertensia virginica

Native wildflower with pink buds opening to true blue pendulous bells, all hanging from unique blue-green foliage.


Plant in moist soil in shade to partial sun. Keep the roots cool by mulching. Perfect for the woodland garden.

Planting and Maintenance Info:

Light Requirements: Partial Sun, Full Shade
Planting Depth: 1 Inches
Bulbs per Square Foot: 1

Excellent for the shady edges of ponds, streams, swamps and bogs. Plant them with other moisture loving shade plants.

Plant Height:

18-24 In

Bloom Time:

Blooms spring

Hardiness Zone:

2-9 Find your zone

Virginia Bluebell Features:

 
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We have done our best to describe this plant as accurately as possible, however, different climates
and growing conditions in different parts of the country will affect height, bloom time, and color.