Stenaria Species, Bluets, Diamond Flowers, Prairie Bluet

Stenarianigricans

Genus
Stenaria (sten-AR-ee-a)
Species
nigricans (ny-grih-kans)
Synonym
Gentiana nigricans
Hedyotis nigricans
Houstonia nigricans
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Arlington, Texas

Austin, Texas

Comanche, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Waxahachie, Texas

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Comanche, TX | June 2009 | positive

This diminutive little plant forms a carpet up on the driest part of my property, giving a fresh sprinkling of green amongst the short, b...Read More

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