Small Bluebells, Trumpet Bluebells
Mertensia longiflora
Family: Boraginaceae
What it is like
A herb that keeps growing from year to year. It grows 40 cm tall. The leaves are oval or sword shaped. The flowers are in a dense crowded clusters. The flowers are tube shaped and hang down. They are 2.5 cm long.
There are 50 Mertensia species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It can grow up to 1,500 m above sea level. It suits USDA hardiness zones 3-7.
Countries/locations it is found in
Canada, North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Flowers, leaves