species 40,993 observations

Azure Bluet

Houstonia caerulea

Field notes

Supports All

51 native animals
supported in the US

Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Greater Bee Fly, Eastern Pine Elfin, Mustard White, American Copper 51

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Part shade Dappled shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Rocky Sand Loam Organic
Soil pH: Acid
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Fire Rabbits
Habit: Clumping Erect Multi stemmed
Plant type: Wildflower Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.