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Isotoma fluviatilis (Blue Star Creeper)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9000276



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Campanulales
Family: Campanulaceae
Genus: Isotoma
Species: Isotoma fluviatilis
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Evergreen
  • Ground Cover
  • Invasive
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • < 6 inches (< 15 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
Flowering Start edit
  • May
Flowering End edit
  • October
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
  • Green - Dark
Leaf Shape edit
  • Ovate
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Suitable For edit
  • Edging
  • Alpine/Rock Garden
  • Cottage Garden
  • Low Maintenance Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Loamy / Medium
  • Sandy / Light
Soil pH edit
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
  • 7.6 - 8.0 (Slightly alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Blue
  • White
Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Division
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
Additional Short Notes add
  • Tolerates foot traffic, is good between paving stones. edit | delete
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Droopy (10087)
Philip Nulty (153)

Plant suggested by: Droopy (10087)


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