Non-native plants this species can replace:
Synonym(s)
Mertensia pulmonarioides
Pulmonaria virginica
Common Name
Virginia bluebell
Virginia cowslip
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
2.0
Width (ft)
1.0 -
1.5
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Rabbit resistant
Yes
Additional Info
Habitat: Rich soils of well-drained floodplain forests, low-elevation cove forests, and mesic slope forests. Locally common throughout the mountains (lower elevations only) and the piedmont.
Wildlife Value: The flowers attract pollinators such as bumblebees, long-tongued bees, butterflies, skippers, moths, and hummingbirds.
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Flower Color
Blue
Pink
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Fragrant
Yes
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Bloom Month
March
April
Light Requirements
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Soil Texture
High organic matter
Deer Resitant
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Hummingbirds
Commercially available
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant
Carries Seeds (may not be available)
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