Bluebells, Virginian Bluebells, Blue and Pink Ladies, Blue Iris, Chiming Bells, Kentucky Bluebells, Roanoke Bells, Smooth Lungwort, Tree Lungwort, Virginian Cowslip, Virginian Spiderwort, Mertensia pulmonarioides
One of the most welcoming sights in early spring is our native Virginia Blue Bells. The dangling tubular flowers are sapphire blue in color with hints of pink on 2’ stems among rich green foliage. After blooming in April and May in the moist light shade it loves, the plant goes completely dormant, so plant them among Ferns, Hostas and Hydrangea. Plant 18” apart
| Plant Type | Native, Perennials |
| Hardiness Zone | 3-8 |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Early Spring, Mid Spring |
| Height | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
| Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
| Spacing | 12 in - 18 in |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Award Winning, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
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Mertensia virginica (Virginian Bluebells)
Bluebells, Virginian Bluebells, Blue and Pink Ladies, Blue Iris, Chiming Bells, Kentucky Bluebells, Roanoke Bells, Smooth Lungwort, Tree Lungwort, Virginian Cowslip, Virginian Spiderwort, Mertensia pulmonarioides
One of the most welcoming sights in early spring is our native Virginia Blue Bells. The dangling tubular flowers are sapphire blue in color with hints of pink on 2’ stems among rich green foliage. After blooming in April and May in the moist light shade it loves, the plant goes completely dormant, so plant them among Ferns, Hostas and Hydrangea. Plant 18” apart |
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