BLUET

Houstonia caerulea

Plant Family............ Rubiaceae (Madder)
Leaf Arrangement... Opposite
Bloom date............. March April
Plant Height.... 6 inches
Habitat............ Open Areas
Flower Color... Lavender
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2 BLUET

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1 BLUET
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DESCRIPTION

The Bluets are a small plant with a tiny light blue flower with a yellow eye. They grow best in well drained soil with a neutral pH. and with full sun. Leaves are opposite and mostly basal on a two- to six-inch stem. Flowering occurs in April and May. They can be propagated by seed or by division. They transplant easily. Individual flowers have different style lengths. Cross pollination between these flower types is required for fertile seeds. .

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3 BLUET,  PARKING AREA

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