Bluebell of Scotland: ( Olympica )

Family:    Campanulaceae

Botanical Name:    Campanula rotundifolia ( kam-pan´ū -lå    rō -tun-di-fō ´li-å )

Soil:    Average, well-drained.

PH level:    7.0

Flower:    June / July         Photo  
                                                                     
Color:     Blue

Height:    9"

Spread:    1'

Pests:    Slugs, snails, vine weevils, spider mites, aphids, powdery mildew, & rust.

Light:    Full sun for at least 6 hours a day.

Water:    Keep moist.

Propagation:    Divide in spring. 

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Virginia bluebells: (  )

Family:    Boraginaceae

Botanical Name:    Mertensia virginica ( mẽr-ten´si-å    ver-JIN-ih-kuh )

Soil:    Deep, fertile, humus rich, well drained.

PH level:    6.0

Flower:    July / September        Photo  
                                                                     
Color:     Pink  Blue

Height:    2'

Spread:    18"

Pests:    Slugs, snails, rust, leaf smut, & Powdery mildew.

Light:    Partial shade.

Water:    Consistently Moist.

Propagation:    Divide clumps carefully as new growth commences in spring. Flower takes 3 years from seed. Self sow.

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