How to grow bluebells that are not established in my yard?
I grew up with Bluebells and lillies of the valley in my parents yard. The house we are currently in doesn't happen to have either plant growing in our yard, but my neighbors have both. Do I just dig up a shovelful of said plant and invite it to grow at my house? I live in zone 5a in eastern Iowa
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Hi Stephanie, this is Peggy. It would be great if your neighbor would share some starts with you. Lilly of the valley like shade, ours grow best near the house on the North side. If your neighbor would share, I am sure they will tell the hints on planting and caring for these plants. Good luck.
Why not ask your neighbors how they started there flowers?
I also love bluebells and lily of the valley. I live in central Missouri and the lily of the valley I have tends to grow beyond where we want them so we must periodically mow the the edges back. They took several years to establish but now are rather wild. Our bluebells have taken many years to fill in their area in our woods. A neighbor shared their abundance
If you and your neighbor have similar type soil then taking a root should work for you. Be adventurous and take a chance.