Isotoma fluviatilis

Blue Star Creeper, Laurentia, Swamp Isotome, Laurentia fluviatilis, Lobelia fluviatilis, Rapuntium fluviatilis

Adorable sky blue star shaped flowers bloom from late spring through summer. The medium green rounded leaves form a dense 2-3” mat and will creep between stepping stones or along a garden path. Tolerant of heavy foot traffic and a variety of moisture levels and soil types, it is ideal for use as a small area lawn replacement or planted around spring bulbs. Plant 10” apart.

Plant Type Perennials
Hardiness Zone 5-9
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Spring, Summer
Height12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in)
Spread12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in)
Spacing 1' (ft)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Sand
Soil PH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Evergreen, Showy
Tolerance Clay Soil, Rocky Soil, Wet Soil
Attracts Pollinators
Garden Uses Ground Covers, Mass Planting
Isotoma fluviatilis | Blue Star Creeper, Laurentia, Swamp Isotome, Laurentia fluviatilis, Lobelia fluviatilis, Rapuntium fluviatilis || Adorable sky blue star shaped flowers bloom from late spring through summer. The medium green rounded leaves form a dense 2-3” mat and will creep between stepping stones or along a garden path. Tolerant of heavy foot traffic and a variety of moisture levels and soil types, it is ideal for use as a small area lawn replacement or planted around spring bulbs. Plant 10” apart.
Partial Sun, Shade, Spring, Summer, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Evergreen, Showy, Clay Soil Tolerant, Rocky Soil Tolerant, Wet Soil Tolerant, Attracts Pollinators, Ground Covers, Mass Planting
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