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Isotoma fluviatilis [dark blue]

Also Known As

  • Isotoma fluviatilis 'Dark Blue'
  • Laurentia fluviatilis [dark blue]
  • Pratia pedunculata [dark blue]
  • Pratia puberula [dark blue]
  • Dark Star Creeper

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 1"-2"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-10b

Isotoma fluviatilis [dark blue] plant details

Isotoma fluviatilis [dark blue] is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Isotoma fluviatilis [dark blue]

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: campanulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in fall, spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Isotoma fluviatilis [dark blue]

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The all-season flowers of this tough little workhorse are a deeper, brighter blue than the usual pastel; so pretty between pavers, as a lawn substitute, in pots or walls; 6-12't x 24"w, may need shade in heat. S-PSh/M
A steppable groundcover with tiny, green leaves and, in this form, dark blue, star flowers from late spring to frost. Great for filling in between pavers or over the sides of containers. Evergreen in mild winters. To only 2" or so tall spreading to 18-24" wide. Full sun in coastal climates but afternoon shade or dappled shade inland. Needs summer water. Frost hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5. (AKA: Laurentia fluviatilis, Lobelia fluviatilis, Pratia pedunculata and Pratia puberula!)

Gardening facts about Isotoma fluviatilis [dark blue] plant

How to Grow Isotoma fluviatilis [dark blue]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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