Houstonia serpyllifolia
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Houstonia serpyllifolia
Thyme-leaf Mountain Bluet |
USDA Zone: 5-9 |
Plant number: 1.279.030
Native to the Eastern USA, this woodland species forms a low carpet of tiny evergreen leaves. Loads of little star-shaped soft-blue flowers are produced in midsummer, each with a tiny yellow eye. Truly charming, this looks beautiful in a shady rock garden, as a small area groundcover or growing between flagstones. Nice in an alpine trough or in a rock wall. Grows best in moist soils rich in organic matter. Stems will root along the ground to form new plants, which can be easily dug up and moved during the spring.
Further details for
Houstonia serpyllifolia
Optimal Growing
Conditions |
Appearance and
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Sun Exposure
Partial Shade or
Full Shade
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy or
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Light Blue
Mauve/Lilac
Blooming Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Alpine & Rock
Containers
Evergreen
Ground Cover
Waterside
Wild Flower
Woodland
Flower Head Size
Very Small
Height
5-7 cm
2-3 inches
Spread
30-45 cm
12-18 inches
Foot Traffic
Light
Growth Rate
Medium
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