However, if the soil is too wet, this shallow rooted perennial can develop fungal diseases like root rot. Pest and Disease: Pratia is rarely bothered by pests and diseases. Plant in the garden the same summer or fall.Īdditional qualities: Evergreen, tolerates foot traffic. Plant in individual pots and place in light shade until rooted. To propagate by cuttings, in early summer, remove shoots with a generous amount of underground stem. Seedlings need protection from frost for the first winter plant in your garden after danger of frost has passed. Super easy to grow and can bloom spring through summer if conditions are right. Blue Star is a bushy perennial to 30cm, with coarsely toothed or lobed leaves and star-shaped, sky blue flowers 4cm across, from late spring to autumn. Isotoma fluviatilis is a show stopper in a fairy garden container or planted in a topiary and is amazing over flower bulbs. Divide clumps in the spring or fall and replant immediately. Blue Star Creeper is perfect as a lawn substitute, excellent between stepping stones, under roses, around ponds, patios and decks. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 10 inches apart. Maintenance: Apply fertilizer only when faster growth is desired.įor those trying to fill in large areas, Pratia may be propagated by division, seeds, or cuttings. Blue Star Creeper will grow to be only 1 inch tall at maturity extending to 2 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 12 inches. An easy care and fast growing perennial, Pratia can spread up to 18” a year and get up to 4 inches tall.
Pratia prefers full sun but will tolerate partial and light/open shade. They will grow in sandy, silty, clay, or loamy soil.
Plants will need water once every 7-14 days during the growing season. Blue Star Creeper 1 Quart Fast-spreading ground cover features tiny, lush green leaves and soft blue blooms in summer. Family: Campanulaceae (formerly Lobeliaceae)Ĭommon Name: Star Creeper (Blue, White, Super, Dark Blue)Ĭulture: Keep curious children from eating it because all parts of the plant are poisonous.