Mertensia - Virginica, 1 Pack
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Mertensia – Virginica
Lush spring beauty wrapped in delicate color, Mertensia virginica—commonly known as Virginia Bluebells—is a spring ephemeral that enchants woodland gardens with nodding clusters of sky-blue, bell-like flowers that emerge from pastel-pink buds. This clump-forming native perennial thrives in rich, moist, part- to full-shade environments and naturally forms colonies over time, offering a serene tapestry of blue as the season awakens. The soft, ovate foliage gently fades by early summer, making room for companion perennials like ferns and hostas to shine afterward. A pollinator favorite, it draws bumblebees, butterflies, and hummingbird moths in early spring, and has earned the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit for its ornamental and reliable performance.
- 1 Bare Root
- Pink buds opening to sky-blue bells
- Spring woodland charm & pollinator magnet
- Forms graceful, self-increasing clumps
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Pale pink buds opening to sky‑blue, sometimes lavender or white |
| Hardiness Zone | 2 - 8 |
| Plant Height | 18–24 in (45–60 cm) (~1‑2 ft) |
| Plant Width | 12–24 in (30–60 cm) |
| Sun Requirements | Part shade to full shade |
| Fragrant | No |
| Deer Resistant | Yes—generally avoided by deer and rabbits |
| Plant Timing | Plant in fall or spring (after frost); naturalizes by self-seeding and rhizomes |
| Bloom Timing | April - May |
| Plant Depth | Standard planting depth (roots just below soil surface) |
| Plant Spacing | 12–18 in (30–45 cm) to allow natural clumping |
