Blue Star Creeper Laurentia: Ground Cover
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Blue Star Creeper Laurentia, is a vigorous, low-growing groundcover prized for its tiny, light blue, star-shaped flowers and lush green foliage, forming a dense mat that's great between stepping stones, for erosion control, or as a lawn alternative in moist spots with sun to part shade.
Blue Star Creeper blooms from late spring into summer, producing masses of tiny, sky-blue, star-shaped flowers that carpet the foliage, with blooming often starting in April/May and continuing through the summer, sometimes even into fall if trimmed. This low-maintenance groundcover offers season-long color, especially with occasional deadheading or light shearing
Key Characteristics:
- Flowers: Small, delicate, light blue, star-shaped, blooming in spring/summer.
- Foliage: Round, bright green leaves creating a dense carpet.
- Growth Habit: Spreads quickly, forming a mat, ideal for filling gaps.
- Hardiness: Tolerates light frost, hardy in USDA Zones 5-9.
- Light: Prefers sun but appreciates afternoon shade in hotter climates.
- Soil: Thrives in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5-6.5).
Uses in the Garden:
- Between pavers and stepping stones.
- As a lawn substitute or edging.
- In rock gardens or woodland settings.
- For erosion control on slopes.
