One of natures most unforgettable flowers is the Virginia bluebell.
They are absolutely breathtaking in masses of intense blue rippling across the woodland floor.
And it makes the trek and the mud well worth it.
Although Lungwort Oysterleafs are sometimes confused with Virginia Bluebells, they actually live along rocky to sandy coastal shorelines.
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What is Special About Virginia Bluebells?
The elegant arched flower stalk that emerges holds clusters of flower buds in colors of gentle cerise and lilac.
While most Virginia bluebells are blue in color, some few are white or pink.
The Virginia bluebell is a hardy perennial native to eastern North America.
Because they readily re-seed themselves, they are one of the best plants for naturalizing themselves.
Growing Virginia Bluebells
Bluebells can be grown in home gardens from zone 3a to 9b.
Whether they will grow, of course, depends on the conditions in which they are planted.
Sandy soil that retains little moisture creates conditions far too dry for the bluebells without constant watering.
Once Virginia bluebells are established, they do not take well to being handled or otherwise disturbed.
Take these points in consideration when deciding where to plant these beauties.
Propagating Virginia Bluebells
You should not transplant Virginia bluebells when they are in bloom.
you’re free to also expose the plants roots and take a root cutting.
Bluebells will self-sow, and the volunteer seedlings can be carefully dug up and transplanted into a new area.
The latter is the safest way to propagate the plant.
It will take at least three years for the Virginia bluebells to bloom.
Whichever way they are propagated, the Virginia bluebells should be planted about 12 inches apart.
