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Houstonia caerulea 'Millard's Variety'

Family Rubiaceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 10 - 15 cm (4 - 6 in)
Spread 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description Houstonia caerulea 'Millard's Variety' (mountain bluets) bears faded azure blossoms during mid spring to early summer. The foliage is deep green in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, container, edging, ground cover, waterfront, wild flower and woodland.
Special Characteristics Houstonia caerulea 'Millard's Variety' tolerates light foot traffic.