Azure Bluet, Quaker Ladies, Bluets, Hedyotis caerulea, Houstonia caerulea var. faxonorum
Dainty and wonderful, Houstonia caerulea (Bluets) is a small, delicate perennial wildflower forming a compact rosette of spatula-shaped leaves. Blooming for about 3 weeks from mid-spring to mid-summer, tiny pale blue or white flowers adorned with yellow centers create a striking display when they flower in lawns, fields, roadsides, and other habitats. Borne atop unbranched stems, they attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. This wildflower has shallow fibrous roots and slender rhizomes, forming charming tufts of flowering plants. In the wild, Houstonia caerulea thrives among mosses in light shade under tall oak trees. Easy to grow, Bluets make an attractive addition to rock gardens and can be planted on lawns or path edges. They are also a great addition to wildflower gardens, coastal gardens, woodland gardens, or cottage gardens.
Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
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Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Rubiaceae |
Common names | Bluets, Azure Bluet |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early), |
Height | 3" - 6" (8cm - 15cm) |
Spread | 3" - 6" (8cm - 15cm) |
Spacing | 3" (8cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Michigan, Indiana, Midwest, Ohio, Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit, Dry Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Ground Covers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard |
Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
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Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Rubiaceae |
Common names | Bluets, Azure Bluet |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early), |
Height | 3" - 6" (8cm - 15cm) |
Spread | 3" - 6" (8cm - 15cm) |
Spacing | 3" (8cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Michigan, Indiana, Midwest, Ohio, Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit, Dry Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Ground Covers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard |
How many Houstonia caerulea (Bluets) do I need for my garden?
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