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Mertensia virginica

Family Boraginaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level medium
Height 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Mertensia virginica (virginia bluebells) bears showy and medium blue blossoms during early spring to mid spring. This plant has foliage that is greyish green in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, border, cut flowers, waterfront, wild flower and woodland.