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Virginia bluebells
Mertensia virginica
perennial⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate water
Virginia bluebells are spring ephemeral wildflowers with delicate clusters of blue bell-shaped flowers that bloom in early spring before tree canopies fully leaf out. The plants go dormant by early summer, making them ideal for woodland gardens and naturalized settings.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
low
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 8bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.5 to 8Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Spring
Succession Role
early successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern United States
Native to: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Function & Care
pollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation