Northwest Blooms · Groundcovers
Pratia Pedunculata ‘County Park’
County Park Blue Star Creeper
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Height
- 3 to 6 inches
- Width
- 12 to 24 inches, spreads as a groundcover
- Flower color
- White to blue-lavender
- Foliage color
- Bright green
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early summer
- Light
- Partial shade to full sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; may require occasional trimming
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 5 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts bees and other pollinators
About this plant
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.
Works well in
Rock Gardens · Borders · Pollinator Gardens · Pathways & Walkways
Companion plants
Ajugas · Leucothoes · Heucheras · Japanese forest grasses · Carexes · Hellebores
Design tip
Plant this low-growing groundcover between stepping stones or along pathways where it can soften hard edges with a living carpet. Repeat mounding perennials, evergreen shrubs, and graceful grasses nearby to create rhythm, texture, and a welcoming garden transition.
