Virginia bluebells

Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica) is a perennial flower native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green. It has blue flowers which appear in spring.
It grows at moderate speed from a single stem to a height of about 2.3 feet with roots at least 4 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, seed. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: medium/fine soil, pH 4.5-8, high fertilizer. Provide high moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.
== Uses and Relationships ==
If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of medium value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Mertensia virginica profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Mertensia Category:Native perennial flowers Category:North American natives Category:Commercially available natives Category:Blue-flowered natives Category:Spring blooming natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Moderate-growing natives Category:Natives between 1 and 3 feet tall Category:Shade-tolerant natives Category:High moisture demand natives Category:Drought intolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs