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Common Names: Q

Quaker ladies
Hedyotis caerulea
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Catalog as of August 06, 2008

Hedyotis

(Rubiaceae - madder family)
About 400 species of herbs and shrubs, native to tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions. Formerly known as Houstonia. The species listed below prefer moist, acidic soil and tolerate partial shade. They are of easy culture where conditions are suitable. Good in rock gardens.
Hedyotis caerulea
caerulea peren • ht 1"; fl stalks to 6" • zones 3-8

bluets; Quaker ladies

Hedyotis caerulea - May 3 Hedyotis caerulea - May 3
native, rock garden, sun - shade
e N Amer

A delicate, small-leaved wildflower, bearing masses of small, light blue, yellow-centered flowers in spring. Flowers are often so abundant as to appear to carpet the ground solidly.

cat # 6L4M
$7.95 each