Mertensia virginica
Virginia Bluebells
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Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica) - Description
M. virginica is from the eastern United States.
Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica) - Blooming
Loose clusters of pendent, bell-shaped or tubular flowers with five lobes.
Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica) - Growth
Perennials. Rounded to lance shaped leaves. Species grow well in full sun with some shade during the hottest parts of the day.
Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica) - Planting
Use nursery or garden grown plants. Dig clumps in early summer before leaves disappear.
Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica) - Pest
Slugs and snails are are threat to young plants. Other problems include leaf smut, rust, and powdery mildew, all of which are quite common.
Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica) - Interesting facts
Mertensia is endemic to Europe, North America, Greenland, and Asia.
Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica) - Soil and irrigation
Rich, evenly moist, well-drained soil. M. maritima and M. simplicissima grow best in sandy, low-fertile soil.
