Virginia Bluebells

Virginia Bluebells

Beloved Native Wildflower

In mid-spring, large clusters of bell-shaped, sky blue flowers bloom atop 16- to 24-in. stems. This beloved native wildflower looks particularly striking when planted en masse—or planted next to ferns in full to partially shaded areas. Top choice for beds and borders or shady woodland gardens. Grows 1- to 2 ½-ft. tall. Zones 3-9.

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Botanical Name: Mertensia virginica
Height: 12 - 24 inches.
Spacing: 12 - 15 inches.
Depth: Plant crown 1 inches below soil.
Spread: 8 - 10 inches.
Light Required: Full to partial shade; light, dappled shade is best.
Color: Lavender or pinkish in bud opening up to reveal lavender-blue flowers.
Foliage: Upright, rigid stems bear elliptic to obviate leaves up to 6 inches in length.
Blooms: Late Spring to early Summer.
Zone: 3 - 9

Form: Upright
Flower Form: Nodding clusters of trumpet-shaped 1 inch long flowers.
Soil Requirements: Moist, humus, rich soil.
Growth Rate: Moderate growth rate.
Pruning: None needed. Allow foliage to die back.
Size: 1/4 - 1/2 inch.
Comments: Delicate-looking pink buds open to reveal hanging, bell-shaped flowers of porcelain blue in mid spring. This native U.S. species is prized by bees, hummingbirds and butterflies as an early nectar source. Wonderful addition for under trees! One of the best-loved natives. Loose flower clusters arise from the axils of the leaves and stems. This woodland plant looks attractive planted next to ferns. The ferns can do double duty by filling in when the Virginia Bluebells dieback during the hot Summer days.

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Most times, orders having items with different shipping schedules are held in full until the entire order is ready to ship based on your grow zone.

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping timeframes outlined below. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August.

2019 Spring Shipping Schedule
ZONE	All Other Perennials & Potted Plants
1A-4A	5/5/19 - 6/21/19
4B	5/5/19 - 6/21/19
5A	4/1/19 - 6/21/19
5B	3/18/19 - 6/21/19
6A	3/11/19 - 6/21/19
6B	3/4/19 - 6/21/19
7A	2/25/19 - 6/21/19
7B	2/25/19 - 6/21/19
8A & B	2/19/19 - 6/21/19
9A & B	2/19/19 - 6/21/19
10A & B	2/11/19 - 6/21/19
Last Order Date	1A-7B: 6/17/19 8A-10B: 5/20/19

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