Common
name: Mountain Blue Bells - Lanceleaf Chiming Bells
Latin name: Mertensia lanceolata
Annual/Perennial: Perennial
Flowers: May to June
Flower size: 3/4"
Found in: Plains to Montane
Height: 10" - 12"
Invasive: No
Native species: No Useful in garden: Yes
Image taken: Grand County near Williams Fork Reservoir
Pictured
Wildflower: Mountain Blue Bells - Mertensia lanceolata
Wildflower
Field notes: Mountain Blue Bells is a common wildflower that
can be found growing at lower elevations. It prefers dry areas in
fields, meadows, and clearings. Mountain Blue Bells is very
drought tolerant making it a good candidate for the Xeriscape or
wildflower garden.
