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| Identification |
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Genus
Mertensia
Species
virginica
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Virginia bluebells
lungwort
Family
BORAGINACEAE
Specimen number
S11426
Data source
HtZn p142;HumGrdn p71;Xeri p289
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
2'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Moist to wet
Optimal soil texture
Fertile
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 07-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Mertensia virginica has flowers that hummingbirds love to feed on. Virginia bluebells (also known as lungwort) can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. This plant does very well with hot summer days. This species likes soils that are fertile. It needs soil that is moist to wet.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
yes
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Bulb
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Mertensia virginica is typically propagated using its bulbs. Virginia bluebells (in some places called lungwort) most likely originates from Eastern US.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Mertensia virginica is a perennial. Leaves: Virginia bluebells (locally known in some parts as lungwort) has pointed oval-shaped leaves. Flowers: This plant has loose flower clusters of nodding bells on long stems. Flowers are often found in such colors as blue, violet, purple or white.
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