Virginia Bluebells -

(Mertensia virginica)

Perennial Plants

Other Common Names: Virginia Cowslip
Family: Boraginaceae Genus: Mertensia Species: virginica

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Below are common attributes associated to Virginia Bluebells.

Plant Type: Perennial, Wild Flower

Temp / Zone: Zone 3A · -40° to -35° F, Zone 3B · -35° to -30° F, Zone 4A · -30° to -25° F, Zone 4B · -25° to -20° F, Zone 5A · -20° to -15° F, Zone 5B · -15° to -10° F, Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F, Zone 6B · -5° to 0° F, Zone 7A · 0° to 5° F, Zone 7B · 5° to 10° F, Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F, Zone 8B · 15° to 20° F, Zone 9A · 20° to 25° F, Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F

Sun Exposure: Full / Mostly Shade, Morning Sun / Evening Shade, Dappled Light / Filtered Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Silt

Soil Drainage: Well Drained, Moderately Drained

Water Needs: Average

Level of Care: Low

Growth Rates: Moderate

Flower Color: Sky Blue

Attracts: Visual Attention

Foliage Color: Medium Green

Average Width: .5' to 1'

Average Height: 1' to 2'

Fragrances: None

Season of Color: Early Spring Blooms, Spring Blooms

Resistant To: Deer Resistant

Landscape Uses: Garden Pond, Landscape Beds, Mass Planting, Perennial Garden, Small Groups, Woodland Border

Growth Habits: Clumping, Upright

Theme Gardens: Cottage, Perennial, Woodland/Shade

Soil pH: 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8

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