PL. —Mertensia virginicaBotanical illustration — drop image
Peak bloom windowZone 6b · frost-offset weeks
Winter
Peak bloom
Spring
In bloom
Summer
Not in bloom
Fall
Not in bloom
Peak bloom
In bloom
Background
Care guide
SunPart shade to full shade
Water1 inch per week during active growth; dry dormancy in summer
SoilRich, moist, humus-rich; pH 5.5–7.0
Spacing12–18 inches
Height12–24 inches
Zone3a – 8a
Native RegionAL, AR, CT, DC, DE, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, WI, WV
Frost hardy