Botanical Name: Houstonia longifolia
Height: Small
Season of bloom: Early summer.
Growing Conditions: Sun. Thrives in sandy or gravelly soil.
Wildlife benefits:
From Ottawa Valley or eastern Ontario sources: Yes.
Remarks: A little larger than Common Bluets and comes into bloom as Common Bluets fade. Also, pale pink.
Similar species: Common Bluets
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