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Mertensia platyphylla

Also Known As

  • Broad Leaf Bluebells

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 1'-3'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Mertensia platyphylla plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Mertensia platyphylla

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: boraginaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mertensia platyphylla

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Blooms spring-summer, Blue, bell-shaped Zone 5-9 1'-3', PNW, part shade-sun, moist, well drained

Gardening facts about Mertensia platyphylla plant

How to Grow Mertensia platyphylla

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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