Mertensia virginica

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May 2016

April 2016 to May 2016

First leaves are more pointed and more bluish (as are the cotyledons) than those of year old plants. Both are in this photo.

R Parker

Common Name(s):

Virginia Bluebells

Type:

Native

Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials

Status:

Scarce

Light:

Part Shade
Shade

Recommended for gardening
Used in traditional 19th century gardens
Ephemeral