Roanoke-bells
Mertensia virginica
Virginia bluebells thrive in moist, humus-rich soil under dappled shade, making them ideal for woodland gardens. Plant them in fall or early spring and keep the soil consistently moist during their brief spring blooming season. They are ephemeral perennials that die back by summer, so pair them with later-emerging plants to fill the gap.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Flowers
blue
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days During Active Growth; Reduce After Dormancy • Water Deeply To Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
4.5 – 8
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Coarse
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 19, 2021 by sandy anks (cc-by-sa)
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