Azure bluet
Houstonia caerulea

- Rubiaceae
- Dicot
- Perennial
- Forb/herb
About Azure bluet
Azure bluet is a delightful wildflower that belongs in any native plant garden. This tiny perennial produces the most charming pale blue flowers with yellow centers, blooming throughout the spring and summer. Birds and butterflies absolutely love visiting bluets for nectar and pollen, making your garden come alive with activity. The flowers are so dainty and cheerful that they brighten any space without taking up much room at all.
Growing azure bluet is wonderfully simple. This native herb prefers moist soil and partial shade, though it's quite forgiving about conditions. Plant it in groups for the best visual impact since individual plants are delicate and small. Water it during dry spells and let nature do most of the work. Once established, bluets return faithfully year after year with minimal fussing. You'll find this easy-going native quickly becomes a favorite in your garden.
Native to 38 states
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin