Native Plant Trust

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