Plant Number: 1.279.010 |
Mountain Bluets
Houstonia caerulea ‘Millard’s Variety’
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(Also known as Hedyotis) This adorable little plant forms a low creeping mat of tiny green leaves, smothered by tiny blue star flowers in late spring. This is an easy rock garden plant for acidic conditions, where it will even self-sow. Also perfect for between flagstones and as a groundcover. Prefers evenly moist soil and acidic conditions. Beautiful with spring-blooming bulbs of all sorts, especially when used to carpet below daffodils or tulips. Easily divided in spring or early fall by digging up the clump and ripping apart into small pieces. |
Zone 3 to Zone 9 |
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Sun Exposure Full Sun Partial Shade Soil Type Normal Clay Soil pH Acid Neutral Soil Moisture Average Moist Care Level Easy Foot Traffic Occasional Rate of Spread Slow |
Flower Colour Light Blue Blooming Time Early Summer Late Spring Mid Spring Foliage Color Deep Green Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Alpine & Rock Containers Edging Ground Cover Waterside Wild Flower Woodland Flower Head Size Very Small Height 10-15 cm 4-6 inches Spread 20-30 cm 8-12 inches |
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