Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
campanulata
ID:
1216002

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Nelson

Source:
tro

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 54: 150 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215340



Common Names

  • Campanulata Mertensia
  • Campanulata Lungwort
  • Campanulata Oysterleaf


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Description

Mertensia campanulata (also called bell-shaped bluebells, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae. It is native to Arizona, and grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Mertensia campanulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mertensia campanulata is a bell-shaped, blue-violet bloom. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mertensia campanulata is a low-growing, spreading perennial herb with blue to purple flowers. It is native to the western United States and Canada. It is easy to grow from seed and can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It is a good choice for rock gardens, borders, and containers.

Where to Find Mertensia campanulata

Mertensia campanulata can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana.

Mertensia campanulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mertensia campanulata?

Mertensia campanulata

What is the common name of Mertensia campanulata?

Tall Bluebells

What is the habitat of Mertensia campanulata?

Open, dry, rocky slopes and hillsides

Species in the Mertensia genus

Mertensia stylosa, Mertensia tweedyi, Mertensia oreophila, Mertensia ovata, Mertensia maritima, Mertensia rivularis, Mertensia serrulata, Mertensia pratensis, Mertensia pterocarpa, Mertensia coronata, Mertensia sinica, Mertensia franciscana, Mertensia davurica, Mertensia kamczatica, Mertensia virginica, Mertensia platyphylla, Mertensia subcordata, Mertensia umbratilis, Mertensia arizonica, Mertensia bakeri, Mertensia bella, Mertensia brevistyla, Mertensia campanulata, Mertensia ciliata, Mertensia cusickii, Mertensia humilis, Mertensia lanceolata, Mertensia longiflora, Mertensia macdougalii, Mertensia viridis, Mertensia pallasii, Mertensia sibirica, Mertensia simplicissima, Mertensia meyeriana, Mertensia lineariloba, Mertensia cynoglossoides, Mertensia brachyloba, Mertensia lateriflora, Mertensia brachycalyx, Mertensia nivalis, Mertensia fendleri, Mertensia nevadensis, Mertensia cana, Mertensia eastwoodiae, Mertensia mexicana, Mertensia dahurica, Mertensia serrulata, Mertensia grahamii, Mertensia longipedunculata, Mertensia parvifolia,

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

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