Houstonia caerulea

bluets, Quaker ladies

Bluets appear where they're least expected, low to the ground in poor, dry, or rocky soils. We recommend bluets for planting in nooks and crannies in rock gardens and in or along stone pathways. If you have multiple, they'll seed out generously, forming delightful colonies.

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Height: 1-3 in
Spread: 1-3 in
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average
• Dry
• Wet
Ecoregion
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
Ornamental Interest
• Summer Bloom
• Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Bees
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Tolerance
• Drought Tolerant
• Urban Environment
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
• Salt Tolerant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Meadow garden
• Naturalize
• Massing


North American Distribution


bluets - Houstonia caerulea from Native Plant Trust
bluets - Houstonia caerulea from Native Plant Trust
bluets - Houstonia caerulea from Native Plant Trust