Wildflowers
Virginia Bluebells
Mertensia virginica
Features
Trumpet shaped flowers are pink in bud, opening to shades of blue. The buds are held on a coiled stalk.
Culture
Partial to full shade; consistently moist soils.
Mature Height
1-2 Feet
Native To:
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 8
Bloom Color
Blue
Bloom Season
March - May
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Shade
Partial Sun/Shade
Pests and Problems
Environmental Damage
Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:
No serious insect or disease problems.
Additional Notes
Found in moist woods. Listed as threatened in Michigan. The plants go into dormancy (die down) in summer. Naturalize readily by self seeding and by spreading through underground rhizomes.
