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Isotoma fluviatilis

Blue Star Creeper

This super easy to grow mat-former has tiny rounded leaves and very small, blue star-shaped flowers that may bloom spring to frost. Semi-evergreen. Spreads by underground rhizomes and by surface rooting. May be Invasive. Great groundcover, excellent between stepping stones, under roses, around ponds and decks. Tolerates heavy foot traffic. Space on 12" centers.


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  • Category:Stepables®
  • Hardiness Zone:5-9
  • Height:1-3 Inches
  • Spread:12-15 Inches
  • Bloom Color: Blue

Prefers light shade to part sun and moist to wet, well-drained soil. Drought tolerant, but will go dormant.

Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Groundcover Foot-Traffic Tolerances
Light
Moderate
Heavy
Soil Moisture Preference
Well-Drained
Moist/Well-Drained
Moist
Flowering Months
May
June
July
August
September
October
Foliage Color
Green
Attributes
Fragrant
Ground Cover
Long Blooming