Mertensia ciliata var. stomatechoides

Mertensia ciliata var. stomatechoides var. stomatechoides

var. stomatechoides

Mertensia

Boraginaceae

Flowering Plants

Zone 5–9

🐾 Pet-Safe

Mountain bluebells is a charming native western North American perennial bearing clusters of vivid blue, bell-shaped flowers in spring and early summer. It thrives in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade, making it ideal for streamside or woodland garden settings. Keep soil consistently moist and mulch around the base to retain moisture during warm months.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

18″ – 36″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

18″

Flowers

blue

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water Consistently To Keep Soil Evenly Moist; Does Not Tolerate Prolonged Drought Or Waterlogging

Soil pH

6.2 – 7.2

Temperature

-20° – 90°F

Mature Spread

up to 24″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Ecology & Origin

Native to

California

Nevada

Oregon

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

🐝 Hummingbirds

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Hardiness Zones

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