{"product_id":"isotoma-fluviatilis-bluestar-creeper","title":"Isotoma Fluviatilis 'Bluestar Creeper'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsotoma fluviatilis 'Blue Star Creeper' \u003c\/strong\u003eis a low growing perennial groundcover that forms a dense carpet of fresh green foliage dotted with delicate star shaped blue flowers from spring into early fall. Its spreading habit makes it an attractive alternative for filling gaps between stepping stones and softening garden edges while providing a long season of color close to the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 - 3 in x 12 - 24 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring to early fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; prefers consistent moisture, especially in sunny locations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Star Creeper is native to Australia and New Zealand and is not native to North America. It is valued as an ornamental groundcover for its spreading growth and extended flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe small blue flowers can provide nectar for visiting bees, adding pollinator activity to paths, rock gardens, and other low growing plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts extended flowering season can offer an additional nectar source for small butterflies when planted alongside other pollinator friendly flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 6 - 12 in apart to encourage the plants to knit together into a dense groundcover. Allow additional room where a slower, more open spread is preferred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for planting between stepping stones, along pathways, in rock gardens, and at the front of borders where its low profile and blue flowers create a soft carpet. It can tolerate light foot traffic once established but performs best when the soil does not dry out completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAjuga reptans (Bugleweed)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides contrasting foliage and spring flower spikes for a layered groundcover planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThymus serpyllum (Creeping Thyme)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds aromatic foliage and tiny flowers while complementing Blue Star Creeper in sunny spaces with suitable drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhlox subulata (Creeping Phlox)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers a vivid spring flower display that pairs beautifully with the small blue blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArenaria verna (Irish Moss)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Creates a fine textured green carpet that contrasts with Blue Star Creeper’s star shaped flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarex pensylvanica (Pennsylvania Sedge)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds a graceful grassy texture along the edges of a groundcover planting in part shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":48093490774177,"sku":"ISOTOMA FLUVIATILIS","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/ImageComingSoon.jpg?v=1589304044","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/isotoma-fluviatilis-bluestar-creeper","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}