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Commemorative

Named for Franz Carl Mertens (1764-1831) Professor of Botany at Bremen, Germany
Stearn, W.T.. (1996). Dictionary of Plant Names for Gardeners. Cassell.

Mertensia virginica

Family: BORAGINACEAE
Genus: Mertensia
Species: virginica
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness: H5 - Hardy; cold winter
Garden status: Not currently grown


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