Azure Bluets
(Houstonia caerulea)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: 0.5 - 1 ft
Spread: 0.5 - 1 ft
Flower Color: Blue / White
Flower Time: Spring (Apr - Jun)
Fruit Type: Seed Capsule
Fruit Color: Green / Brown
Autumn Color: Insignificant / Semi-Evergreen
Sun Conditions: Part Shade (Tolerates Full Sun)
Shade Tolerance: High
Moisture Preference: Medium
Deer Resistance*: High
Dog Safe**: Insufficient Info
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names: Quaker Ladies
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Azure bluets are a pollen and nectar source that attract many pollinators. It is also a larval host for the Spotted Thyris moth.
