| Wildflower Information for Mertensia virginica | |
|---|---|
| Common name(s) | Virginia bluebells |
| Family | Boraginaceae (Borage family) |
| Flowers | color: blue petals: five |
| Leaves | alternate |
| Lifecycle | perennial |
| Peak bloom period | early-April to late-April |
| Origin | native |
Wildflowers of the National Capital Region
Discovering wildflowers in Maryland, Washington D.C., and Northern Virginia
Mertensia virginica
Common name: Virginia bluebells