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Bluebell (Mertensia)
Bluebell are perennial herbaceous plants that flower in blue or blue-white in spring. Despite being called "bluebell," many species have trumpet-shaped blooms instead of bell-shaped. Hard to cultivate in gardens, they prefer to be left alone in loose masses. The Latin name for this genus refers to Franz Carl Mertens, who was a German botanist.
Lifespan
Biennial, Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Bluebell
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Attributes of Bluebell
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Bluebell
Distribution of Bluebell
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Distribution Map of Bluebell
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Bluebell
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Bluebell encompasses perennial plants that typically thrive in cooler climates with moist conditions. For basic care, bluebell requires partially shaded to full sunlight areas, well-draining soil, and regular watering to maintain slightly moist substrate. Avoid waterlogging. Temperature preferences range from cool to moderate; bluebell is sensitive to extreme heat. Common challenges include susceptibility to pests like aphids and snails, and fungal diseases such as powdery mildew. Seasonally, bluebell benefits from mulching in autumn for root protection and may require less water in winter if dormant.
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8 most common species：
Virginia bluebells
The virginia bluebells is a woodland wildflower that blooms for a short period during spring before returning to its dormant state. The flowers start as purplish-pink buds that open into subtly-scented, trumpet-shaped sky blue blossoms. It was known to be used by the Cherokee in the treatment of certain ailments.
Tall Fringed Bluebells
Tall Fringed Bluebells (Mertensia ciliata) are among the tallest of all the bluebells. Indigenous to the western United States, the plant's leaves and flowers are edible. It's often found near streams and in wet meadows in moderate to higher elevations.
Sea lungwort
The sea lungwort is also called "oysterleaf" because in some situations the texture of and scent of its leaves resembles that of oysters. The seeds are very resilient against seawater - a fact that allows them to disburse via the ocean currents. Sea lungwort makes for a good garden plant, but it does tend to attract slugs and snails.
Tall bluebells
Tall bluebells (Mertensia paniculata) is a plant species native to northwestern North America and the Great Lakes region. The tall bluebells species is also known as tall lungwort or northern bluebells. The leaves from this species can be made into herbal tea, but the plant is not edible.
Franciscan bluebells
Franciscan bluebells is a delicate perennial herb that graces alpine meadows with its clusters of soft blue to violet bell-shaped flowers. Its blooms emerge amidst a rosette of lanceolate leaves, which are known for their frosty appearance due to a fine layer of hair, helping to reduce water loss in its arid high-elevation habitats. A hardy plant, franciscan bluebells relies on these adaptations to survive the extremes of its mountainous terrain.
Broadleaf bluebells
Broadleaf bluebells is known for its broad foliage that forms a lush carpet in its natural woodland habitat. Its leaves, often silvery-green, provide a striking backdrop for clusters of delicate blue or violet trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in spring. Adaptable to dappled shade, broadleaf bluebells's robust build enables it to thrive under forest canopies, where it adds a splash of serene color among the undergrowth.
Aspen bluebells
Aspen bluebells is a perennial herb known for its striking clusters of trumpet-shaped, vivid blue flowers. Typically thriving at high elevations, this plant's lush foliage showcases a soft, green backdrop against which the blossoms vividly stand out in spring and early summer. Its delicate leaves are elongated with a smooth margin, supporting the gentle aesthetic aspen bluebells brings to its native mountainous habitat.
Prairie bluebells
Prairie bluebells is characterized by its tufted foliage and elongated, narrow leaves. Its stems are robust and erect, bearing clusters of tubular blue to purple flowers in spring, which attract pollinators. Thriving in alpine and subalpine regions, prairie bluebells's hardy nature allows it to withstand cold temperatures and flourish in rocky, well-drained soils.
All Species of Bluebell
Virginia bluebells
Virginia bluebells
The virginia bluebells is a woodland wildflower that blooms for a short period during spring before returning to its dormant state. The flowers start as purplish-pink buds that open into subtly-scented, trumpet-shaped sky blue blossoms. It was known to be used by the Cherokee in the treatment of certain ailments.
Tall Fringed Bluebells
Tall Fringed Bluebells
Tall Fringed Bluebells (Mertensia ciliata) are among the tallest of all the bluebells. Indigenous to the western United States, the plant's leaves and flowers are edible. It's often found near streams and in wet meadows in moderate to higher elevations.
Sea lungwort
Sea lungwort
The sea lungwort is also called "oysterleaf" because in some situations the texture of and scent of its leaves resembles that of oysters. The seeds are very resilient against seawater - a fact that allows them to disburse via the ocean currents. Sea lungwort makes for a good garden plant, but it does tend to attract slugs and snails.
Tall bluebells
Tall bluebells
Tall bluebells (Mertensia paniculata) is a plant species native to northwestern North America and the Great Lakes region. The tall bluebells species is also known as tall lungwort or northern bluebells. The leaves from this species can be made into herbal tea, but the plant is not edible.
Franciscan bluebells
Franciscan bluebells
Franciscan bluebells is a delicate perennial herb that graces alpine meadows with its clusters of soft blue to violet bell-shaped flowers. Its blooms emerge amidst a rosette of lanceolate leaves, which are known for their frosty appearance due to a fine layer of hair, helping to reduce water loss in its arid high-elevation habitats. A hardy plant, franciscan bluebells relies on these adaptations to survive the extremes of its mountainous terrain.
Broadleaf bluebells
Broadleaf bluebells
Broadleaf bluebells is known for its broad foliage that forms a lush carpet in its natural woodland habitat. Its leaves, often silvery-green, provide a striking backdrop for clusters of delicate blue or violet trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in spring. Adaptable to dappled shade, broadleaf bluebells's robust build enables it to thrive under forest canopies, where it adds a splash of serene color among the undergrowth.
Aspen bluebells
Aspen bluebells
Aspen bluebells is a perennial herb known for its striking clusters of trumpet-shaped, vivid blue flowers. Typically thriving at high elevations, this plant's lush foliage showcases a soft, green backdrop against which the blossoms vividly stand out in spring and early summer. Its delicate leaves are elongated with a smooth margin, supporting the gentle aesthetic aspen bluebells brings to its native mountainous habitat.
Prairie bluebells
Prairie bluebells
Prairie bluebells is characterized by its tufted foliage and elongated, narrow leaves. Its stems are robust and erect, bearing clusters of tubular blue to purple flowers in spring, which attract pollinators. Thriving in alpine and subalpine regions, prairie bluebells's hardy nature allows it to withstand cold temperatures and flourish in rocky, well-drained soils.
Oblongleaf bluebells
Oblongleaf bluebells
Mertensia oblongifolia is a perennial herb producing many erect stems from a thick, branching caudex, approaching 40 centimeters in maximum height. The leaves are oval to lance-shaped, located all along the stem. The flower measures 1 to 2 centimeters long.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Bluebell
Mertensia
Bluebell are perennial herbaceous plants that flower in blue or blue-white in spring. Despite being called "bluebell," many species have trumpet-shaped blooms instead of bell-shaped. Hard to cultivate in gardens, they prefer to be left alone in loose masses. The Latin name for this genus refers to Franz Carl Mertens, who was a German botanist.
Lifespan
Biennial, Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Bluebell
Feedback
Attributes of Bluebell
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Bluebell
Distribution of Bluebell
Feedback
Distribution Map of Bluebell
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Bluebell
Feedback
Bluebell encompasses perennial plants that typically thrive in cooler climates with moist conditions. For basic care, bluebell requires partially shaded to full sunlight areas, well-draining soil, and regular watering to maintain slightly moist substrate. Avoid waterlogging. Temperature preferences range from cool to moderate; bluebell is sensitive to extreme heat. Common challenges include susceptibility to pests like aphids and snails, and fungal diseases such as powdery mildew. Seasonally, bluebell benefits from mulching in autumn for root protection and may require less water in winter if dormant.
How to Water Bluebell?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Bluebell?
How to Propagate Bluebell?
How to Plant Bluebell?
Exploring the Bluebell Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Virginia bluebells
The virginia bluebells is a woodland wildflower that blooms for a short period during spring before returning to its dormant state. The flowers start as purplish-pink buds that open into subtly-scented, trumpet-shaped sky blue blossoms. It was known to be used by the Cherokee in the treatment of certain ailments.
Tall Fringed Bluebells
Tall Fringed Bluebells (Mertensia ciliata) are among the tallest of all the bluebells. Indigenous to the western United States, the plant's leaves and flowers are edible. It's often found near streams and in wet meadows in moderate to higher elevations.
Sea lungwort
The sea lungwort is also called "oysterleaf" because in some situations the texture of and scent of its leaves resembles that of oysters. The seeds are very resilient against seawater - a fact that allows them to disburse via the ocean currents. Sea lungwort makes for a good garden plant, but it does tend to attract slugs and snails.
Tall bluebells
Tall bluebells (Mertensia paniculata) is a plant species native to northwestern North America and the Great Lakes region. The tall bluebells species is also known as tall lungwort or northern bluebells. The leaves from this species can be made into herbal tea, but the plant is not edible.
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All Species of Bluebell
More Popular Genus
Feedback
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
Your Ultimate Guide to Plants
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17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
Nearly 5 years of research
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