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Genus: Mertensia Species: virginica Common Name: Bluebells Family: Boraginaceae Order: Lamiales Native: Eastern North America Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 1 to 3 feet Width: 1 to 1.5 feet Flowering Season: Early Spring Flower Color: Blue, purple, pink or white Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 4-9 Note: This clump-forming perennial is suitable for perennial borders, shaded areas of rock gardens, mass planting in wildflower, native or woodland gardens. Bluebells go dormant during the Summer months. Prefers partly shady to shady, moist, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.