Basic Information Common Name: Tall Lungwort Scientific Name: Mertensia paniculata Native Habitat: Boreal forests and moist meadows of North America (Alaska, Canada, and northern parts of the United States). History / Discovery / Cultivator Mertensia paniculata, commonly known as Tall Lungwort or Tall Bluebells, is a charming wildflower native to t

Basic Information Common Name: Oysterleaf Scientific Name: Mertensia maritima Native Habitat: Coastal regions of the North Atlantic and Arctic oceans, including parts of Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, and Scotland. History / Discovery / Cultivator Mertensia maritima, commonly known as Oysterleaf, is a fascinating plant with a unique fl

Basic Information Common Name: Virginia Bluebell Scientific Name: Mertensia virginica Native Habitat: Moist woodlands and floodplains of eastern North America. History / Discovery / Cultivator Mertensia virginica, commonly known as the Virginia Bluebell, boasts a rich history interwoven with both botanical exploration and horticultural appreciation

Basic Information Common Name: Lithospermum Scientific Name: Lithospermum Native Habitat: Temperate and subtropical regions of Europe, Asia, North America, and Australia. History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Lithospermum, derived from the Greek words “lithos” (stone) and “sperma” (seed), aptly describes the plant’