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Virginia Bluebells

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Virginia Bluebells - Mertensia Virginica

 

The Virginia Bluebell is a favorite for Wildflower nurseries here in Tennessee. This flower blooms in early Spring. It has beautiful blueish-purple blooms. Depending on the soil type they can sometimes bloom pink. This flower is a shade lover but can tolerate small amounts of sun. Very easy to grow. The underground rhizomes also self-pollinate over a period making them perfect for flowerbeds. The Bluebell is very popular for developing in fields as their beauty is enjoyed by families and photographers alike. This perennial ships bare root.

Virginia Bluebells are a native North American wildflower that can be found growing in wet, precious woods, reaching heights of 18-24 inches tall. 

It is best to plant these perennials in Fall or late Winter before they begin to bloom for the Early-Spring season. Transplanting while in full bloom is not recommended. There is no need to cut back or prune these flowers. Once planted and established this flower does all the work itself.

 Homeowners have been using this plant for years. It does best when after being planted, for the gardener to leave undisturbed. It will colonize itself and will also go dormant for Winter (die-back) and return the following early Spring. Planting Daffodils in adjacent areas is a great idea, the contrast of colors looks fantastic. Photographers have highly sought after these two specific flowers for photographs for years. We do not think this technique will end anytime soon either!

 Here at Native Wildflowers Nursery, the Virginia Bluebell (Mertensia virginica) is personally our most favorite wildflower.

For four generations it has been well sought after for personal gardens. We love this flower so far it is planted all across our wood line. No matter how many times we have moved from home to home over the years, we always dig up our Bluebells and take them with us. Something this wonderful cannot be left behind.

Virginia Bluebells are the staple of early Spring gardens. They ship as bare root tubars. No growth or foliage at time of shipment.

 

  • USDA Zones 3-10
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Growing Zones:
  • Color: Blue, Purple, Pink
  • Season: Spring
  • Height: 1-2 feet
  • Exposure: Partial Shade
  • Ships As: Tuber/Root
  • Warranty: 1 Year
Customer Reviews
5.0 Based on 70 reviews
  • 4
    Blue bell

    May 25, 2023 Reviewer: Paul L Summers

    Have not planted these yet, but the ‘root stock’ looks healthy.

  • 5
    Virginia bluebells

    May 22, 2023 Reviewer: Paul Christian

    It is hard to find Virginia bluebells, but not only did Native Wildflowers have them - they were on sale. The bulbs shipped in a timely manner, were in excellent shape and there were extra bulbs. I am a satisfied customer.

  • 2
    Only 1 of 3 came up

    May 20, 2023 Reviewer: Brent

    Only one of the 3 have come up so far. The has been sprouted for over a week and doing well.

  • 4
    sturdy Roots

    May 19, 2023 Reviewer: Virginia Bluebells

    The plants arrived bare rooted and healthy. I followed the planting instructions that were provided and look forward years of beautiful blossoms.

  • 5
    Looks Great!!

    May 19, 2023 Reviewer: Tanja Vidovic

    Looking forward to seeing the blooms next sprinh

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