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Exposurefull sun

Watermoderate

Typegroundcover

Distribution

Isotoma fluviatilis

Flower Colors

Description

A low-growing, creeping perennial forming a dense, leafy mat. In spring and summer it produces starry, white or pale blue flowers on short stalks. Grow on a rock garden or in cracks between paving

Mature Height

10m

Mature Spread

0.5m

Plant Characteristics

Foliage

Evergreen

Growth Habit

Ground Cover

Growth Speed

Very Fast · 6.7 m/yr

Soil Texture

ChalkClayLoamSand

Soil pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Soil Moisture

Moist but well-drained

Hardiness (RHS)

Hardiness (USDA)

Zones 5-9

Flowering Season

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Key Features

Generally pest-freeRock gardenLow MaintenanceGround coverUnderplanting of roses and shrubs