Pratia County Park

Blue Star Creeper

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A flat carpet of foliage is smothered with starry bright lavender-blue flowers for long-blooming color. Blooms heavily in late spring to early summer then often with some sporadic rebloom in fall. Will spread and divide easily for an economical way to cover a larger expanse over time. Will need to be contained if spreading is not desired. Foliage may be evergreen in warmer zones. Pratia County Park tolerates foot traffic and easily pulls apart to plant between paving stones. Forms a tight weave of foliage on top of soil and can be planted under trees and shrubs providing they have a smaller more open canopy of foliage to allow for ample sunlight. Note: Our plant spacing recommendations for groundcovers are based on how quickly these plants will spread in their first season of growth.

Code PRPE

Patent

Plant Type Perennials, Groundcovers

Species pedunculata

Height Short 1-3"

Spacing Plant 12" apart

Bloom Time Late Spring to Early Summer

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Mostly Sunny

Zones 6-9

Soil Type Normal

Water Needs Medium

Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Features

  • Long-Blooming
  • Groundcovers
  • Foot Traffic Tolerant

Pratia General Information

Pratia are sturdy groundcovers that can tolerate foot traffic. Evergreen in the South, they spread via underground runners and can seed. Best when allowed to roam and fill in. A deep landscape edging material can be used to halt unwanted spreading by runners. Also known as Laurentia fluviatilis and Isotoma fluviatilis. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Pratia Plant Care

Low care. Cut back after blooming to freshen foliage and promote rebloom. Prefers moist soil.

Plantable Pots

Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring

  • Zones 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zones 8, 9 10: Early April

Fall

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October