Quaker Ladies Wildflower 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 blue to pale lavender blooms above dense mats of green foliage during spring and early summer. It is well suited to rock gardens, woodland gardens, borders, meadows, and naturalized landscapes. Quaker Ladies adapts to temperate climates and grows best in well-drained soils with consistent moisture, providing seasonal color in a variety of garden settings.

Features

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

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Houstonia caerulea
• Common Name (US): Bluets
• Seed Type / Variety: Wildflower 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; keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: 3-6 inches tall, 6-12 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 6-8 inches apart