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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Houstonia caerulea is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 0.1 m (0ft 4in) at a fast rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4.
It is noted for attracting wildlife.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid soils.
It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Anotis coerulea (L.) G.Don. Anotis gentianoides (Endl.) Walp. Hedyotis brachiata Miq. ex Hook.f. Hedyotis caerulea (L.) Hook. Hedyotis caerulea f. albiflora (Millsp.) Fosberg. Hedyotis caerulea f. benkei Fosberg. Hedyotis caerulea var. faxonorum (Pease & A.H.Moore) Fosberg. Hedyotis gentianoides Endl. H. caerulea f. albiflora Millsp. H. caerulea f. caerulea. H. caerulea var. caerulea. H. caerulea var. elatior (Michx.) Pursh. H. caerulea var. faxonorum Pease & A.H.Moore. H. caerulea var. piersii Barbour. H. caerulea var. toxonorum Stevens. H. faxonorum (Pease & A.H.Moore) Fernald. H. grandiflora Raf. H. linnaei Michx. H. linnaei var. elatior Michx. Oldenlandia caerulea (L.) A.Gray. Poiretia erecta J.F.Gmel.
Habitats
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Flowers Leaves
Edible Uses:
Raw; Leaves. Flowers in salads. No further information found.
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Medicinal Uses
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None known
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Other Uses
Groundcover. This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds. Uses: Alpine & Rock gardens, Containers, Edging, Waterside, Wild Flower, Woodland.
Special Uses
Food Forest Ground Cover
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Cultivation details
A low creeping mat of tiny green leaves. Prefers evenly moist soil and acidic conditions. Full Sun or Partial Shade. Soil Type: Normal to Clay. Soil pH: Neutral to Acid.
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Propagation
Seed or division. Divide the rootball. Seed - Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked in spring. Seed Collecting: Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry.
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Azure bluet, Quaker ladies, little bluet
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Found In
Countries where the plant has been found are listed here if the information is available
Canada, USA.
Weed Potential
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Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.
None Known
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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