Latin Name: Mertensia virginica
Height: 12 – 24 inches
Spread: 18 – 24 inches
Sunlight: Part Shade; Full Shade
Bloom Time: March to April
Hardiness Zone: 4-7
Description:
Virginia Bluebells are a native spring ephemeral (woodland wildflower) that has pink buds opening to blue and purple bell shaped flowers that are pendulous and slightly fragrant. The closed flower buds resemble deflated balloons. Foliage emerges deep purple and quickly changes to bluish-green with prominent veins. By midsummer, the plants go dormant and dead foliage should be removed. Virginia Bluebells prefer rich moist soils that are well-draining
Attracts: Bees; Butterflies; Hummingbirds
Other Names: Blue and Pink Ladies; Blue Bells; Eastern Bluebells; Kentucky Bluebells; Roanoke Bells; Virginia Cowslip; Virginia Spiderwort