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Blue Star Creeper, Laurentia, Rock Isotome 'Sophia'

Isotomaaxillaris

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Family
Campanulaceae (kam-pan-yew-LAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Isotoma (Eye-SOT-oh-muh)
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Species
axillaris (ax-ILL-ar-iss)
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Synonym
Laurentia axillaris
Solenopsis axillaris
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Light Blue
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
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Category
Annuals
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting

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