How to tend a Mertensia virginica
Also known as: Lithospermum virginicum Billb., Lithospermum pulchrum Lehm., Mertensia pulmonarioides Roth, Casselia virginica (L.) Dumort., Cerinthodes virginica Kuntze, Pulmonaria virginica L., Pneumaria virginica Hill, Steenhammera virginica (L.) Turcz., Hippoglossum virginicum (L.) Lilja, Mertensia virginica f. berdi Moldenke, Mertensia virginica f. rosea Steyerm., Steenhammera virginica Kostel.
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Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water
Sunlight
Like sunshine, resistant to half shade
Soil
Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly
Pruning
Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely
About this plant
- Origin
- Yunan
- Category
- Campanulaceae, Cyananthus
- Size
- Diameter ⥠10 cm, height 15-18 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period August-September
- Flower colors
- blue
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