Azure bluet or Quaker ladies (Houstonia caerulea)

Family: Rubiaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Houstonia caerulea is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 0.1 m (0ft 4in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Raw; Leaves. Flowers in salads. No further information found. — Flowers in salads.; No further information found.

Habitat & North American Range

Fields and open woods on moist acidic soils in shady areas, growing especially well among grasses. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)