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
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.