| Wildflower Information for Houstonia purpurea | |
|---|---|
| Common name(s) | Purple bluet |
| Family | Rubiaceae (Madder family) |
| Flowers | color: purple petals: four |
| Leaves | opposite |
| Lifecycle | perennial |
| Peak bloom period | mid-May to mid-June |
| Origin | native |
Wildflowers of the National Capital Region
Discovering wildflowers in Maryland, Washington D.C., and Northern Virginia
Houstonia purpurea
Common name: Purple bluet