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Native Legacy Tree & Perennial Nursery

Bluebells

Bluebells

$5.00 USD
$5.00 USD
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Mertensia virginica

Central Iowa, remnant population

This spring ephemeral is a real show stopper! These woodland perennials bloom early in the season providing important food source for pollinators. They will go dormant and seem to disappear when the weather begins to heat up. Plant them in shade to partial sun.

USDA Fact Sheet

Plants are only available for pick up at the nursery, by appointment, and select markets. They will not ship to your address. Please indicate which market you will pick up at in order comments. Otherwise, we will contact you to find a convenient time for you to pick up your order. Thank you.

Please read our "How to Order" instructions 

Materials

Seed:

"Clean" means seed only with minimal debris. "Uncleaned" means with fruit, wings, etc. still attached.

Please keep materials cool but not frozen until planting. Do not allow plants to desiccate, leave them in hot cars or neglect them immediately after planting. Materials are alive. ISA, DNR and other resources are plentiful to describe best planting and sowing.

Dimensions

packets ~ 2.25 x 3.25 inches

plugs ~ 4-6 x 2-3 inches

Shipping & Returns

This store will only ship seed orders. Shipping plants to you will cost more than the plants. Plant materials can be picked up by appointment.

Refunds are not available. Materials are alive. If you experience difficulties, please reach out so we can try to help.

Seed packs ship priority, within Iowa, through USPS. Perishable seed ships ground and should arrive within two days of shipment. You may also pick up any seed with a plant order. Please ensure you select the appropriate city if you want your seed order combined with your plant order for pick up.

Plant material and seed are alive and we do not accept returns. Please contact us if you are dissatisfied with the performance of your seeds.

Care Instructions

Keep seeds in a cool, dry place until planting. Freeze with great caution or not at all.

Keep plants cool and adequately watered until planting. Avoid leaving them inside a hot vehicle or bag. Keep plants watered until rooted in. Ensure good planting and care practices.

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Sources

Seed comes from open-pollinated, usually wild, sources. Some seed is collected from orchards we established from such sources. While we prefer the genetic diversity of truly-wild sources, we occasionally collect from plants growing robustly in the face of climate change and harsh urban environments. If you want to know the origin story of any plant or seed lot, please reach out on our Contact page!

  • Accessibility

    Materials are available to pick up by appointment. Local delivery may be available.

    If you need greater quantity at your preferred accessibility, please reach out.

    Seed may be shipped directly to you within Iowa. Shipping rates applied at checkout. Otherwise, you can pick up seed by appointment.

    Please read our terms found in the product drop-down menus to ensure you are prepared to receive your order.

    ONLY seed is available by direct shipment to your supplied Iowa shipping address. Please select "Ship directly to me".