Bluets Seeds – Houstonia

Bring a touch of delicate beauty to your garden with Bluets Seeds (Houstonia). These charming perennials produce clusters of small, star-shaped blue flowers that brighten up lawns, borders, and rock gardens. Known for their resilience and soft elegance, Bluets are perfect for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance yet visually stunning addition to their landscape. Their gentle blue petals and bright yellow centers create a peaceful, natural look that thrives in both sun and partial shade.

Features:

• Produces dainty, star-shaped blue flowers with yellow centers.

• Ideal for borders, meadows, rock gardens, and naturalized lawns.

• Low-growing habit forms a soft carpet of blooms.

• Attracts beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies.

• Easy to grow and maintain; suitable for various soil types.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Houstonia caerulea

• Common Name (US): Bluets

• Plant Type: Perennial

• Height: 4 to 6 inches (10–15 cm)

• Spread: 6 to 12 inches (15–30 cm)

• Flower Color: Light blue with yellow centers

• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil

• Watering: Moderate; avoid waterlogging

• Zones: USDA Zones 3–8

• Sowing Season:

  • Indoor Sowing: Late winter to early spring (February–March)

  • Outdoor Sowing: Early to mid-spring (April–May)

• Blooming Season: Spring to early summer (April–June)

• Germination Time: 14–21 days

• Spacing: 6 inches apart