Bluet, Quaker ladies
Houstonia caerulea

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A herb. The leaves are small and opposite. At the base they are in a ring. The stems are 20 cm tall and with one flower per stalk. The flowers have 4 pale blue petals and a yellow centre. The flowers are about 1 cm across

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in grassy areas. It is best in moist acidic soils in shady areas. It suits hardiness zone 4.

Countries/locations it is found in

Canada, North America, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Anotis coerulea (L.) G. Don; Anotis gentianoides (Endl.) Walp.; Hedyotis brachiata Miq. ex Hook.f.; Hedyotis caerulea (L.) Hook.; Hedyotis gentianoides Endl.; Houstonia grandiflora Raf.; Houstonia linnaei Michx.; Oldenlandia caerulea (L.) A. Gray; Poiretia erecta J. F. Gmel.;