Isotoma Fluviatilis (blue Star Creeper)

Isotoma Fluviatilis (blue Star Creeper) Care

Isotoma Fluviatilis

Isotoma Fluviatilis (blue Star Creeper) 1

What is the plant

This little creeping perennial forms a flat carpet of tiny green leaves, smothered with starry, soft-blue flowers all summer long. Ideal for planting between paving stones, in the rock garden or as a lawn substitute. Even worth growing as an annual in cold-winter regions. Plants are easily ripped apart into small pieces to make new plantings, and this should be done in early spring. Evergreen.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

min -20°C

Hardiness zone

6 - 9

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water. Blue star creeper can be described as having medium water needs. It is known for being drought tolerant but thrives with adequate moisture in the summer months. During the summer, keep the soil moist with regular watering to support strong growth.
Pruning
Shearing the foliage of a blue star creeper to about one inch tall in the late fall will help to keep the plant tidy throughout the winter and in the spring as new growth emerges. Other than this optional upkeep, blue star creeper is a low-maintenance perennial that does not require deadheading - flowering throughout the spring and summer continuously without assistance.
Fertilizer
Heavy fertilization is not required for blue star creeper. In fact, fertilizing blue star creeper too often can encourage aggressive growth which often becomes invasive. Fertilizing once at the beginning of the growing season with an all-purpose fertilizer will help to encourage strong new growth.

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Temperature
Blue star creeper is a resilient, cold-hardy plant that can withstand temperatures as low as -4 degrees Fahrenheit (or -20 degrees Celsius) with snow cover. However, it thrives in the warmer seasons and requires warm spring and summer temperatures in order to survive.
Container
With the plugs, there's no issue with tightly bound roots as with the larger containers (from a different nursery).
Additional
Keep kids and pets away from Blue Star Creeper because all parts are toxic if ingested. Additionally, people with sensitive skin may experience an allergic reaction when handling the plant.