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Lobelia pedunculata 'Little Star'

Also Known As

  • Pratia pedunculata 'Little Star'
  • Little Star Creeper

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 3"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

Lobelia pedunculata 'Little Star' plant details

Lobelia pedunculata 'Little Star' is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-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. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lobelia pedunculata 'Little Star'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: campanulaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 0 - 24 IN - wide, 0 - 3 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in fall, spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lobelia pedunculata 'Little Star'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Masses of tiny blue flowers bloom above a dense carpet of tiny, glossy green leaves. Roots when stems come in contact with the soil and can spread indefinitely over time. Grows best in moist, well-drained soil with average water. An excellent, dense ground cover. Plant over spring flowering bulbs. Also good as a filler between stepping stones. Tolerates varying amounts of foot traffic.

Gardening facts about Lobelia pedunculata 'Little Star' plant

How to Grow Lobelia pedunculata 'Little Star'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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