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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9a
Plant Height: 1-2 inches
Plant Spread: 6-12 inches
Flower Color: Blue
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Suitable Locations: Alpine Gardening
Uses: Suitable for miniature gardens
Resistances: Tolerates foot traffic
Propagation: Other methods: Division

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Common names
  • Blue Star Creeper
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Isotoma fluviatilis
  • Synonym: Laurentia fluviatilis
  • Synonym: Hypsela sessiliflora

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Location: Fairfax, VA | June, 2022
Date: 2022-06-05
Location: Summerwinds Nursery Phoenix, Arizona
Date: 2016-02-08
Location: My Garden, Utah
Date: 2014-08-31
Location: Elkheart garden zone 5 Indiana
Date: 2020-06-19
Location: Elkheart garden zone 5 Indiana
Date: 2020-06-19

Date: 2021-04-26
Location: Fairfax, VA | March, 2023
Date: 2023-03-12

Photo Courtesy of Lazy S'S Farm Nursery.
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Photo Courtesy of Lazy S'S Farm Nursery.
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo Courtesy of Lazy S'S Farm Nursery.
  • Uploaded by Joy

Date: 2004-06-10
Location: Prague
Photo courtesy of:Michael Kesl
Location: Prague CZ
Photo courtesy of:Michael Kesl
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