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Diamondflowers

Stenaria nigricans

Diamondflowers (narrowleaf bluet) is a wiry native perennial dotted with small white-to-lavender flowers over a long season, a drought-proof plant for sunny, dry, rocky ground and rock gardens.

Family
Rubiaceae
Type
wildflower
Lifespan
perennial
Height
0.5–1.5 ft
Spacing
0.5–1 ft apart
Light
sun
Soil moisture
dry
Soil pH
neutral, alkaline
Bloom
April, May, June, July, August, September
Bloom colors
white, purple
Wildlife value
pollinators
Landscape uses
border, container
Native states
AL, AR, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, KY, LA, MO, MS, NE, NM, OH, OK, TN, TX