Virginia Bluebells

Scientific Name: Mertensia virginica (L.) Pers. ex Link

Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Asteridae / Lamiales / Boraginaceae / Mertensia Roth/ Mertensia virginica (L.) Pers. ex Link

Virginia Bluebells
General Information
Usda SymbolMEVI3
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsMEVI3

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Virginia Bluebells is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Moisture UseHigh
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementHigh
Fire ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum100
Hedge ToleranceNone
pH, Maximum8.0
pH, Minimum4.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim19360
Planting Density per Acre, Minim3450
Precipitation, Maximum54
Precipitation, Minimum26
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)4
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceTolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-28


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
Shape and OrientationErect
ToxicityNone
Active Growth PeriodSpring
BloatNone
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorBlue
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Resprout AbilityNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)2.3
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormSingle Stem
Foliage TextureCoarse


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed Spread RateSlow
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Seed per Pound225000
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodSpring
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalMedium
Palatable Browse AnimalMedium
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Virginia Bluebells

Virginia Bluebells

Virginia Bluebells

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