Mertensia ciliata Mountain bell (Boraginaceae)

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Mertensia ciliata
Mountain bell
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The Mertensia ciliata plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - Oregon to New Mexico. It is a member of the Boraginaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Mountain bell.

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Latin Name:  Mertensia ciliata
Common Name:  Mountain bell
Family:  Boraginaceae
Author:  (James.)G.Don.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.8   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Streambanks, wet meadows, damp thickets and wet cliffs from the foothills to high elevations in the mountains[60, 172].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in an ordinary garden soil with some shade[1, 111]. Requires a moist peaty soil in full sun or light shade[187]. Plants are hardy to about -20°c[187]. A very ornamental plant[1].

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