Groundcover & Vines – Spreading – Blue Star Creeper

Blue star creeper 

Botanical name: Isotoma fluviatilis 

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: spreads about 15 ft 

Bloom time: spring, summer, fall 

Hardy zone: zones 6-8 

Flower color: blue 

Foliage color: green

Growth rate: spreads 12-18 inches per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the early spring, before new growth begins to emerge for the season 

Propagation methods: propagate by division 

Landscape use: groundcover, pathways/edging, container plant, rock garden, erosion control 

Special features: tolerates heavy foot traffic, deer resistant, suppresses weed growth, attracts pollinators

Light needs: 4 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow only the top inch of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced, slow release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring

Best type of soil: adaptable to most soils 

Companion plants: catmint, coneflower, mondo grass, shasta daisies 

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: yes