Plant Details
Mertensia Virginica
Common name: Virginia Bluebells
Pink flower buds open to sky blue in March and April. Foliage is blue-green. This plant is a spring ephemeral, meaning the foliage goes dormant in summer. Great for naturalizing in a rich, moist woodland environment.
Culture:
Grows easily in moist, rich, well-drained soil.
Use:
Great for naturalizing in masses in rich, moist soil underneath trees.
Height:
12 to 24 inches
Spread:
12 to inches
Color:
Blue
USDA Hardiness Zone:
3 - 8
Good Companion Plants
- Celandine Poppy (Stylophorum diphyllum)
- Red Buckeye (Aesculus pavia)
- Wild Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens)
Characteristics and Attributes
Sun Exposure:
Medium Sun/Average Shade
Shade
Season of Interest:
Early (Feb - Apr)
Soil Moisture:
Moderate
High
