herbaceous⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 4a – Zone 8b
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
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1–2.3′ tall × 1–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
low
Zone 4aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 8b
pH Range
4.58
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.5 to 8
Soil Texture
Medium, Fine
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Spring
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
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
