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    • Photo of Mertensia ciliata flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery

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    Mertensia ciliata

    Also Known As

    • Blue Bells
    • Tall Fringed Blue Bells

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-4'
    • W: 2'-5'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    Mertensia ciliata plant details

    Mertensia ciliata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Mertensia ciliata

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: boraginaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue
    Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring
    Uses: woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Mertensia ciliata

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    2 foot tall arching stems of blue-gray carry small blue and pink bell shaped flowers. Happy in woodland settings.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Mertensia ciliata plant

    How to Grow Mertensia ciliata

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Mertensia virginica

    aka Lungwort Oysterleaf, Roanoke Bells, Virginia Bluebells, Virginia Cowslip

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Mertensia virginica flower by Christian Hummert
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    Mertensia maritima

    aka Oysterleaf

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Mertensia maritima flower by Danielle Langlois
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    Mertensia simplicissima

    aka Mertensia asiatica, Beach Bluebells, Oyster Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-8"

    Width: 16"-20"

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Mertensia simplicissima flower by Far Reaches Farm
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