Mertensia virginica
Common name: Virginia Bluebells
Virginia Bluebells start with pink flower buds that open to blue in March and April. Foliage is a soothing blue-green and matures between 12”-24” tall. This plant is a true spring ephemeral, meaning the foliage goes dormant in summer. Great for naturalizing in rich, moist woodland situations. The flowers are pollinated by long-tongued bees primarily. Other visitors to the flowers include hummingbirds, butterflies, skippers, and Sphinx moths, including hummingbird moth.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Forb
Soil type
Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry), Moist Mesic
Light exposure
Partial Sun / Part Shade, Shade
Bloom period
Spring
Growth rate
Moderate
Flower color
Blue
Size
- Mature height
- 1 Feet
- Mature width
- 1 Feet
- Max height
- 2 Feet
- Max width
- 3 Feet
Additional information
Pollinator hot spot