Mertensia bella (Boraginaceae)

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Mertensia bella
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The Mertensia bella plant species is found in Western N. America - Oregon and Idaho. It is a member of the Boraginaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Mertensia bella
Family:  Boraginaceae
Author:  Piper.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Wet meadows, moist slopes and springy banks at mid-altitudes in mountains[60].

Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in at least the milder areas of the country. It is said to be a very distinct member of the genus with no close allies[60]. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Easily grown in an ordinary garden soil with some shade[1, 111].

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