Common Name
Common bluets
Azur bluets
Quaker ladies
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Annual
Max Height (ft)
0.5
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Additional Info
Forests, woodlands, clearings, lawns, road banks, and other disturbed habitats, often rooted in moss. Common throughout.
Wildlife Value: Flowers are attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. It serves as a host plant for the caterpillars for the moth Thyris maculata.
Flower Color
Blue
Cream/White
Gold/Yellow
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Dry
Soil Texture
High organic matter
Loamy
Sandy
Shallow rocky
Low Maintenance
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Recommended for
Nurseries that may carry live plant