Pratia Pedunculata ‘County Park’ | County Park Blue Star Creeper
DESCRIPTION
Pratia pedunculata 'County Park', commonly known as the Blue Star Creeper, is a charming ground cover renowned for its delicate blue flowers and lush green foliage. Blooming in spring and continuing through summer, it produces numerous small, star-shaped flowers that create a vibrant carpet of color. The plant's low, spreading habit makes it an excellent choice for filling in gaps in the garden, along pathways, or between stepping stones.
Originating from New Zealand and Australia, 'County Park' is a cultivar of Pratia pedunculata that was selected for its vigorous growth and profuse flowering. Its ability to thrive in a variety of conditions, including partial shade, makes it a versatile addition to both formal and informal garden designs. The combination of its attractive blooms and evergreen foliage ensures that it remains an appealing feature in the landscape throughout the growing season.
DESCRIPTION
Pratia pedunculata 'County Park', commonly known as the Blue Star Creeper, is a charming ground cover renowned for its delicate blue flowers and lush green foliage. Blooming in spring and continuing through summer, it produces numerous small, star-shaped flowers that create a vibrant carpet of color. The plant's low, spreading habit makes it an excellent choice for filling in gaps in the garden, along pathways, or between stepping stones.
Originating from New Zealand and Australia, 'County Park' is a cultivar of Pratia pedunculata that was selected for its vigorous growth and profuse flowering. Its ability to thrive in a variety of conditions, including partial shade, makes it a versatile addition to both formal and informal garden designs. The combination of its attractive blooms and evergreen foliage ensures that it remains an appealing feature in the landscape throughout the growing season.
DESCRIPTION
Pratia pedunculata 'County Park', commonly known as the Blue Star Creeper, is a charming ground cover renowned for its delicate blue flowers and lush green foliage. Blooming in spring and continuing through summer, it produces numerous small, star-shaped flowers that create a vibrant carpet of color. The plant's low, spreading habit makes it an excellent choice for filling in gaps in the garden, along pathways, or between stepping stones.
Originating from New Zealand and Australia, 'County Park' is a cultivar of Pratia pedunculata that was selected for its vigorous growth and profuse flowering. Its ability to thrive in a variety of conditions, including partial shade, makes it a versatile addition to both formal and informal garden designs. The combination of its attractive blooms and evergreen foliage ensures that it remains an appealing feature in the landscape throughout the growing season.
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Family: Campanulaceae
Height: 3 to 6 inches
Width: 12 to 24 inches, spreads as a groundcover
Foliage color: Bright green
Flower color: White to blue-lavender
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light requirements: Partial shade to full sun
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; may require occasional trimming
Growing zone: USDA Zones 5 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees and other pollinators
