There are three species of Bluet native to Michigan with Canada Bluet (Houstonia canadensis) being one of them. This species tends to retain its basal leaves which are pubescent (fuzzy) toward the edges of the leaves. Flowers are small and with four petals. This plant makes an excellent ground cover in part to full sun.
Canada Bluet (Houstonia canadensis)
Michigan Flora reference page for state distribution: Canada Bluet
Height: 6 inches
Bloom time: May-June
Soil: dry to moist sandy, gravelly
Sun: part to full sun
Plant spacing: 6-12 inches
Flower: pinkish white
Life cycle: perennial
Family: Rubiaceae
Seed source: Michigan
There are three species of Bluet native to Michigan with Canada Bluet (Houstonia canadensis) being one of them. This species tends to retain its basal leaves which are pubescent (fuzzy) toward the edges of the leaves. Flowers are small and with four petals. This plant makes an excellent ground cover in part to full sun.
Canada Bluet (Houstonia canadensis)
Michigan Flora reference page for state distribution: Canada Bluet
Height: 6 inches
Bloom time: May-June
Soil: dry to moist sandy, gravelly
Sun: part to full sun
Plant spacing: 6-12 inches
Flower: pinkish white
Life cycle: perennial
Family: Rubiaceae
Seed source: Michigan
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