Scientific Name Mertensia virginica Common Name Virginia bluebells

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Characteristics Season early spring Height 12-24 inches Hardiness USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9 Flower Color blue, pink Soil moist, cool soil high in organic matter Exposure partial shade Propagation fresh seed, division in spring North Carolina Regions Mountains, Piedmont, Coastal Plain Comments One of the most beautiful native wildflowers, Virginia bluebells add a touch of class to any garden. They flower when the spring weather is warm and inviting, beckoning gardeners to come outdoors to see their subtle beauty. Origin Eastern North America

Prepared by: orginally by Alice B. Russell, retired Extension Specialist, NC State University
                     maintained and expanded by Erv Evans, Consumer Horticulturist, NC State University

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