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Key characteristics

Family: Campanulaceae
Height: 2 to 4 inches
Width: 12 to 18 inches, spreads vigorously
Flower color: Pale blue to white
Foliage color: Bright green
Bloom time: Late spring to summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; can be aggressive
Growing zone: USDA Zones 5 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts bees and other pollinators

Groundcovers

Laurentia fluviatilis

Blue Star Creeper

Laurentia fluviatilis, commonly known as Blue Star Creeper, is a low-growing perennial that forms a dense carpet of lush green foliage. In late spring to early summer, it produces small, pale blue to white star-shaped flowers that delicately dot the plant, creating a subtle yet charming floral display. While the flowers are petite, they provide a soft, ethereal touch to the plant's overall appearance, making it a popular choice for use between stepping stones or as ground cover in rock gardens.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Late spring to summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Rock Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Pathways & Walkways
Borders

Companion plants

Lavender · Creeping thyme · Catmint · Coneflowers · Ice plants · Blue fescue

Design tip

Allow this low-growing groundcover to weave between stepping stones or spill gently over the edges of rock gardens and pathways. Surround it with upright flowers and contrasting textures to create inviting transitions that soften hardscape features and unify the planting.

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