Southern Bluet
Houstonia micrantha
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
2"–6" H × 2"–4" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun
Native to
AL, AR, FL, GA and 7 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Southern bluet is a tiny native groundcover that forms low mats of small leaves topped with delicate white to pale blue flowers from spring through early summer. This diminutive perennial stays very low to the ground and spreads slowly to create a fine-textured carpet in partially shaded areas.
In an HOA neighborhood
Southern Bluet takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Extremely small scale may appear as weedy lawn substitute
- Can disappear visually when not blooming
- May be mistaken for volunteer weeds by maintenance crews
Wildlife value
The small flowers attract native bees and small butterflies during its extended blooming period from March through June.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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