Mertensia virginica
Botanical Name
Mertensia virginica
Hardiness
Zones 3 to 9
Height
12 to 24 inches
Width
12 to 18 inches
Flowers
Early spring: blue
Light
Shade
Soil
Cool, moist, organic
Planting and Care
Plant spring or fall, plan for large void left by fading foliage
Problems
None serious, few fungal diseases
Varieties to Consider
'Alba' - white
Mertensia maritima - low growing, bright blue flowers in early summer, blue green foliage
Mertensia maritima - low growing, bright blue flowers in early summer, blue green foliage
Did you know?
Sold as plants or tuberous roots.