Lobelia pedunculata
blue star creeper
A vigorous evergreen perennial to 2cm tall, quickly forming a wide mat of tiny rounded leaves, with short-stalked star-shaped pale blue flowers in summer; male and female flowers are on separate plants, so it is unlikely to fruit
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Lobelia can be annuals, perennials or shrubs, with simple leaves and showy 2-lipped flowers that may be solitary or in racemes or panicles
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Australia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, loamy, moist to well-drained soil in partial or deep shade
Propagation
Propagate by division at any time of year, keeping the divisions well watered until they are established
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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