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Oblongleaf Bluebells

Mertensiaoblongifolia

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Genus

Mertensia (mer-TEN-see-uh)

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Species

oblongifolia (ob-long-ee-FOH-lee-uh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Succulent

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Light Blue

Dark Blue

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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