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Prairie Bluebells

Mertensia lanceolata

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Mertensia lanceolata by Ally_UT
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Genus
Mertensia (mer-TEN-see-uh)
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Species
lanceolata (lan-see-oh-LAY-tuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Light Blue
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
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Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Santaquin, Utah

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Hanceville, AL (Zone 7a) | April 2010 | positive

I have Virginia Bluebell. Is it the same plant?

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