Houstonia caerulea

A beautiful tiny plant appearing in the woods in late spring

Houstonia caerulea bluet

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA

These pale blue delicate florets form dainty patches on lawns and other grassy places.  Flowers are singular with a yellow center borne on slender stems which rise in a group from a single base.  The little leaves are arranged in pairs along the stem.

Grows in meadows, lawns, open woods & wood edges.

Present throughout the state.

Wetland codes
EMP: FACU
NCNE: FACU



Flowers April through June, or later.

S-rank:  No rank
G-rank:  G5 (Secure)

Houstonia caerulea bluet

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA
Houstonia caerulea gallery
Plant Life-Form
perennial forb
Common Names
bluet little bluet quaker-ladies