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.
Product Details
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: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
Shipping
When will my order ship?
Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:
2020 Spring Shipping Schedule
Zone
Most Dormant Bareroot & Potted Perennials, and Shrubs
1A-4B
5/4/20 - 6/5/20
5A
3/30/20 - 6/5/20
5B
3/16/20 - 6/5/20
6A
3/9/20 - 6/5/20
6B
3/2/20 - 6/5/20
7A & 7B
2/24/20 - 6/5/20
8A & 8B
2/17/20 - 5/15/20
9A-10B
2/10/20 - 5/15/20
Last Order Date
Zones 1A-7B: 6/1/20 Zones 8A-10B: 5/11/20
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