Isotoma, Blue Star Creeper, Laurentia, Rock Isotome, Blue Stars

Isotomaaxillaris

Family
Campanulaceae (kam-pan-yew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Isotoma (Eye-SOT-oh-muh)
Species
axillaris (ax-ILL-ar-iss)
Synonym
Solenopsis axillaris
Laurentia fluviatilis
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Light Blue
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Richmond, California

San Leandro, California

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North West, OH (Zone 5b) | January 2009 | neutral

Even though I started these seeds in late winter the plants never did bloom for me. The foliage was quite attractive though and made a n...Read More

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