Mertensia sibirica

Also called Siberian Bluebells

AKA Mertensia pterocarpa
Deep blue to purple funnel-shaped flowers
Flowers hang in small clusters
Bluish-green basal heart-shaped leaves
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Flower Height: 30 cm
Foliage Height: 20 cm

ZONE:
2

COLOUR:
Blue (deep)

HEIGHT:
15-20 cm

SPREAD:
25-30 cm

Currently Unavailable

Growing and Maintenance Tips:

A slow-growing perennial best grown in partial to full shade, in average to moist conditions and should not be allowed to dry out. Somewhat tolerant of urban pollution.

Additional Notes about Japanese Bluebells:

Mertensia sibirica does not go dormant after flowering, unlike the native species Mertensia virginica.

Characteristics & Attributes

Partial Sun/Shade

Full Shade

Rock garden

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Well-drained

GROWTH RATE:
Slow

FLOWERING TIME:
Lt. Spr-Sum

HABIT:
Mounding
Clumping

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Blue
Green

LANDSCAPE USES:
Woodland/woods edge
Border/edging