'Blue Star Creeper'

  Blue star creeper forms a low growing mat of small bright green leaves, sometimes with a lighter almost white margin.  The most popular of the star creepers because it  blooms well over a long season.

Bloom: Starry, soft blue flowers from late spring through summer. 

Habit: 2-3" tall by 18-24" wide in 1-2 years with reasonable care.  Spreads by above and below ground runners.  Will spread indefinitely. 

Exposure: Full sun to part shade.  Tends to get a little sparse and leggy in mostly shade situations.

Site:  Plant in somewhat rich, well drained soil.

Spreading rate:  Medium.

Uses: Attractive as a ground cover, between stepping stones, and in rock gardens.  Companion plant with Corsican Mint for a pleasant fragrance in pathways.  Can be used as a lawn substitute in the landscape.

Fertilizing:  Feed in early spring and again lightly in early fall.  Use a balanced fertilizer, preferably one containing a slow release nitrogen source.  Always follow the manufacturer's label recommendations when making any applications of fertilizer.  Be sure to rinse the fertilizer off the foliage.

Watering:  Regular summer water should be provided the first couple of years to ensure good plant establishment and to promote maximum growth.  After that, water as needed. 

Pruning:  Prune as you wish to control height and shape.

Foot traffic:  Tolerates foot traffic.

Hardiness:  0° to 10° F.