Thyme-leaved Bluet
NameThyme-leaved Bluet
Species NameHoustonia serpyllifolia
Common NameThyme-leaved Bluet
Bonsai Styleroot-over-rock
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenatural rock formation
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresslender herbaceous stems, no woody trunk
Foliage Typesmall, rounded leaves
Height (cm)7
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDelicate blue flowers with bright yellow centers, mat-forming growth habit, naturally growing in rock crevices.
Description
This specimen is a small, herbaceous flowering plant, not a traditional woody bonsai tree. It features delicate, mat-forming foliage with numerous tiny, rounded leaves and vibrant sky-blue, four-petaled flowers with bright yellow centers, growing naturally among rocks. Its growth habit mimics a natural rock planting.
