Mertensia sibiricaMertensia sibirica

Mertensia sibirica (syn. M. pterocarpa var. yezoensis)

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This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources.

 

This is a rare plant with leaves that have a blue cast and waxy lavender blue flowers. It is much improved over the beloved Virginia bluebells.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 7″ / 10″ / 12″
Exposure: Part Shade
Bloom Time(s):

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Common Name Japanese Blue Bells
Family Boraginaceae
Genus Mertensia
species --
Plant Type Perennial
US Patent # --
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Bloom Time --
Flower Color Blue, Purple
Foliage Color Green
Dormancy Required
Exposure Part Shade
Growth Habit Clumping
Growth Rate --
Hardiness Zone 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
How Different? --
Landscape Value --
Most Active Growing Season --
Persistence --
Size (HT/W/FL HT) 7" / 10" / 12"
Soil (Garden) Loamy/sandy, mineral.
Water (Garden) Average
Special Uses --
Comments As a young plant it shows deficiencies (yellow veins) until the roots fill a 4" pot. It is not tolerant of full shade.
Water (Greenhouse) Dry moderately between waterings.
EC
pH 5.8 – 6.8
Fertility Needs 100 – 150 ppm
Notes
Finish Time to 4″ 6 – 9 weeks
Finish Time to Gallon
Day Length for Flowering Day Neutral
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