Mertensia simplicissima

beach bluebells

Family	Boraginaceae
Plant Type
Zone	USDA: 3a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	medium
Height	15 - 20 cm (6 - 8 in)
Spread	40 - 50 cm (16 - 20 in)
Light	full sun
Soil Moisture	low to average, well-drained
Soil Type	loam to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	Mertensia simplicissima (beach bluebells) yields medium blue blossoms during late spring to mid-summer. This plant has foliage that is greyish aquamarine in colour.
Typical Uses	Accent, alpine or rock garden, container and edging.
Special Characteristics	Mertensia simplicissima is tolerant of drought.