Laurentia fluviatilis 'Blue Star Creeper' Common Name: Lobelia/Isotoma fluviatilis, Swamp Isotome.
Zone (5) 6 to 10. Full sun, with some afternoon shade in southern zones. 1 to 2 inches high groundcover.
Small, light blue, star-shaped flowers bloom from late spring to early summer. Spreading semi-evergreen groundcover mat of round, green leaves.
Blue Star Creeper likes organic, moist, well-drained soil. Mulch around, not on top of plants. Water well the first year. Water weekly during summer droughts or plant in a moist location. Grows to about 1 to 2 inches high mat of round, green leaves, with about 1 foot spread the first year.
Place in rock, woodland and fern gardens, between stepping stones, or with bulbs and lilies. Tolerates foot traffic. |