About
A small, tufted, annual Swertia from high montane habitats in the Himalaya with narrow, ovate leaves and branching, erect stems bearing small, open, five-petalled, pale blue or white flowers with greenish nectaries in late summer. A delicate botanical specialist for moist, cool, well-drained conditions.
About the genus
Mertensia are herbaceous perennials with usually grey-green or blue-green leaves and nodding, blue, tubular or narrowly bell-shaped flowers
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.