Quaker Ladies Seeds - Flower Plant

Quaker Ladies is a low-growing perennial wildflower valued for its delicate star-shaped flowers and compact spreading habit. The plant produces small blooms in shades of blue to pale lavender above dense mats of green foliage during spring and early summer. It is suitable for rock gardens, woodland gardens, borders, and naturalized landscapes. Quaker Ladies adapts well to temperate climates and grows best in well-drained soils with consistent moisture.

Features

• Low-growing perennial wildflower
• Produces small star-shaped blue to pale lavender flowers
• Forms compact mats of green foliage
• Suitable for rock gardens and borders
• Adapted to temperate climates
• Suitable for woodland and naturalized plantings
• Performs well in well-drained soils

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Houstonia caerulea
• Common Name (US): Bluets
• Seed Type / Variety: Standard Variety
• Growth Habit: Low-growing perennial
• USDA Zones: 3-8
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Sowing Season: Spring or Fall
• Sowing Season With Specific Months: March-May and September-October
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14-30 days in moist, well-drained soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy, loamy, or slightly acidic soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering with evenly moist soil
• Mature Plant Size: 3-6 inches tall, 6-12 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 6-8 inches apart