Native to North America, this perennial plant is one of the prettiest wildflowers. Clusters of small, trumpet-shaped flowers nodding from a single sturdy stem look stunning in any garden location. Blooming starts in early to mid spring with the formation of pink buds that later mature into lavender-blue flowers. Deer tend to avoid. Mertensia virginica.Botanical Name:Mertensia virginica
Form:Perennial
Sun Exposure:Partial Shade, Full Shade
Height/Habit:12 – 24 inches
Spread:8 – 10 inches
Spacing:8 – 10 inches
Hardiness Zone:3-9
Flowering Date:Spring
Planting Instructions:Light dappled shade.
Shipped:#2 BAREROOT
Growth Rate:Moderate
Shipping Season:Spring
Flower Color:Blue
Flower Form:Nodding clusters of trumpet-shaped 1″ long flowers.
Foliage Type:Upright, rigid stems bear elliptic to obovate leaves up to 6″ in length.
Soil Requirement:Moist, humus-rich soil is best.
Additional Information:Self seeds under favorable conditions.
Restricted States:AE AK GU HI PR
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