Virginia Bluebells
(Mertensia virginica)
Hardy to Zone 3
Bloom Time - Early spring
Colors - Blue or white
Foliage - Ovate, soft, bluish-green leaves
Size - 18 inches in height
Exposure - Shade or partial shade
Culture - Best in humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils in light dappled shade.
Comments - Among the first flowers to bloom in the spring, they are a sight to behold, as the plump pink buds open up to blue bell-shaped flowers. They do dormant during the summer so don't forget where you have them planted. A must-have for woodland gardens.
You will find these growing in many forest areas in Alabama. An unforgettable sight in the wild!
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Bloom Time - Early spring
Colors - Blue or white
Foliage - Ovate, soft, bluish-green leaves
Size - 18 inches in height
Exposure - Shade or partial shade
Culture - Best in humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils in light dappled shade.
Comments - Among the first flowers to bloom in the spring, they are a sight to behold, as the plump pink buds open up to blue bell-shaped flowers. They do dormant during the summer so don't forget where you have them planted. A must-have for woodland gardens.
You will find these growing in many forest areas in Alabama. An unforgettable sight in the wild!
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