Tennessee Smart Yards Native Plants

A comprehensive database of Tennessee native plants

Venus’ Pride, Large or Mountain Houstonia

Venus’ Pride, Large or Mountain Houstonia

Houstonia purpurea (Hedyotis purpurea)

Part sun to light shade, medium to moderately dry moisture level, rocky or sandy soil, moderately acid to slightly acid pH.  6-8 inches height, blooms in spring, white to pale purple flowers.

Germination Code:  ?

Native Region:  Statewide

Tubular flowers. Grows naturally in moist conditions throughout open rocky woods, rock inclines, and stream or creek banks.

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