Sky-blue bell flowers on tall arching stems along mountain streams. The showy western cousin of Virginia Bluebell.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- Jun to Aug
- USDA Zones
- 3-7
- Sun
- Part Shade or Part Sun
- Water
- High - consistently moist
- Mature Height
- 2-3'
- Bloom Colors
- BluePink
♣ Native Species✿ Pollinator Friendly△ Deer Resistant
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About This Name
Mertensia ciliata is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Mountain Bluebell unambiguously. The genus Mertensia places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Mountain Bluebell, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Mertensia ciliata will give you the most precise results.