Mertensia tweedyi
Mertensia tweedyi
- Native to:
- United States | CO, ID, MT, NM, WY
iNaturalist: © lauraswain (iNaturalist #174989803)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Boraginaceae
- Genus:
- Mertensia
- Species:
- Mertensia tweedyi
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- blue
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold stratification for 60-90 days; sow in fall or after cold treatment.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Can be difficult to grow seedlings to mature plants; stratify; allow to self seed or seed in pots are suggestions