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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

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    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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    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 ciliata

    aka Blue Bells, Tall Fringed Blue Bells

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-5'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Mertensia ciliata flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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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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