Family:BORAGINACEAE Genus:Mertensia Species:virginica Common names:Virginian bluebells Distribution summary:E. Canada to N. Central & E. U.S.A. Habit:Perennial Hardiness:H5 - Hardy; cold winter Garden status: Currently grown Garden location:Plants in pots (POT) Reason for growing:Commemorative
Additional Notes
Named for Franz Carl Mertens (1764-1831) Professor of Botany at Bremen, Germany
Stearn, W.T.. (1996). Dictionary of Plant Names for Gardeners. Cassell.
Clump forming woodland plant, suits a shady border.
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