Pratia pedunculata
Blue Star Creeper, Isotoma
Description
Laurentia fluviatilis has bright green, nearly stemless, 1/4" leaves. In late spring and summer, these form a backdrop for equally tiny, star-shaped pale blue flowers.
Plant Type
Ground cover
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Blue
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Japanese, Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish, Water Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Parking Strip, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Lawn Substitute, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.