Mertensia virginica

Virginia Bluebells

Virginia Bluebells are pink in bud and the nodding bells turn a bright lavender-blue as they open above blue-green foliage. The leaves usually turn yellow and disappear by mid summer, so it is best to use these with other, later, shade perennials. In a moist setting they will slowly colonize a large area.

Height

24 Inches

Spread

36 Inches

Bloom Color

Blue, Pink

USDA Hardiness Zone

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Full Shade
•	Native

Soil Conditions

•	Average
•	Moist

Bloom Time

•

Spring

Exposure

•	Full Shade
•	Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant

Tolerance

•	Black Walnut Tolerant

Foliage Color

•	Blue/Blue-Gray/Blue-Green

Companion Plants to Mertensia virginica

Darmera peltata
Indian Rhubarb/Umbrella Plant

Similar Plants to Mertensia virginica

Aruncus x 'Misty Lace'
Goat's Beard