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    Mertensia simplicissima

    Also Known As

    • Mertensia asiatica
    • Beach Bluebells
    • Oyster Plant

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"-8"
    • W: 16"-20"

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Mertensia simplicissima plant details

    Mertensia simplicissima is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Mertensia simplicissima

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: boraginaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue
    Mature size: 16 IN - 20 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: alpine, container plant, edging plant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Mertensia simplicissima

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, gritty and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Mertensia simplicissima plant

    How to Grow Mertensia simplicissima

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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