How much sun does Broadleaf bluebells need?

Broadleaf bluebells grows best in part shade conditions.

When does Broadleaf bluebells bloom?

Broadleaf bluebells blooms in April, May, and June.

Where is Broadleaf bluebells native?

Broadleaf bluebells (Mertensia subcordata) is native to OR, WA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Broadleaf bluebells attract?

Broadleaf bluebells draws bumble bees and mason bees.

Broadleaf bluebells

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Mertensia subcordata

Last reviewed: November 2026

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Toxicity unknown

Broadleaf bluebells (Mertensia subcordata) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part shade

Water

medium

Size

8"–24" H × 12"–24" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun

Native to

OR, WA

Pollinators

bumble bees, mason bees

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A spring-blooming perennial with clusters of pink buds opening to blue, bell-shaped flowers above broad, soft blue-green leaves. It goes dormant after flowering and suits moist, open woods and meadow edges.

Wildlife value

Bumble bees and mason bees work the nodding bell flowers in early spring, when few other blooms are open.

Common questions

How much sun does Broadleaf bluebells need?: Broadleaf bluebells grows best in part shade conditions.
When does Broadleaf bluebells bloom?: Broadleaf bluebells blooms in April, May, and June.
Where is Broadleaf bluebells native?: Broadleaf bluebells (Mertensia subcordata) is native to OR, WA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Broadleaf bluebells attract?: Broadleaf bluebells draws bumble bees and mason bees.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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