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Bluets (Houstonia caerulea), also known as Quaker Ladies, are small perennial wildflowers native to eastern North America. Each plant bears tiny four-petaled flowers, typically pale blue to white with a yellow center, on slender stems above a basal rosette of small leaves. They bloom in early to mid-spring and form dense mats across open woodlands, meadows, and acidic lawns.

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What are bluets, and why are they called Quaker Ladies?

Bluets are the perennial wildflower Houstonia caerulea, also called Quaker Ladies. Their tiny flowers are usually pale blue to white with a yellow center and four petals.

Where do bluets grow naturally?

Bluets are native to eastern North America and commonly occur in open woods, rocky ground, meadows, and lightly shaded sites. They prefer soils that stay reasonably moist without remaining waterlogged.

When do Houstonia caerulea bloom?

Bluets are spring flowers that appear on slender stems above small basal rosettes. Blooming often begins before many surrounding plants reach full summer growth.

How big do bluets get?

Houstonia caerulea is a low-growing plant, with flower stems commonly only a few inches tall. Its small scale makes it better suited to rock gardens, woodland edges, and naturalized patches than to the back of a border.

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