Laurentia fluviatilis
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BLUE STAR CREEPER
syn. Isotoma axilaris
Family: Lobeliaceae
GROWING GUIDE
Geographic Origin:
Australia.
Plant Group:
Perennial.
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Mature size: Height 2 inches (5 cm). Width: 18 inches (45 cm) first year.
Flowering period: Late spring and summer, continues to flower sporadically until fall.
Flowering attributes: Small sky blue flowers. L. 'Dark Blue' (photo on left) has dark blue flowers.
Leaf attributes: Small pointed, oval, evergreen leaves.
Growth habit: Evergreen, spreading ground cover.
Light: Full sun to partial shade.
Soil: Well drained soil.
Feeding: Lightly once a month during growing season.
Propagation Methods: Divide in spring or fall.
Rainy Side Notes
Plant six to twelve inches a part for coverage in a year. Does well growing between stepping stones and doesn't grow over them. My two handsome nephews are great accents to Blue Star Creeper, but you will have to provide your own.
Debra Teachout-Teashon
Top photo photographed in LeAnn Teachout's garden
Bottom photo in author's garden.
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