Perennials

Lobelia pedunculata

Blue star creeper

Also known as: Pratia pedunculata

Pratia pedunculata, Photo: peganum, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Tiny leaves form a ground-hugging mat studded with starry flowers. Spreads quickly; give it defined boundaries. Trim or divide where it outgrows its space.

At a glance

Sun: Part shade to shade
Mature size: Under 1 in. tall × 3–5 ft. wide
Water: Consistently moist
Hardiness: RHS H4 (UK rating: −10 to −5°C; not a USDA-zone rating)
Bloom: Pale blue; summer.

Sizes & prices

6"$11.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Drought: Keep evenly moist.
Wet soil: Moist soil with drainage.

Native range

Native range / parentage: Native to Australia; not a North American native.

Keep in mind: Harmful if eaten; sap may irritate skin.

Growing & care

Maintenance: No routine pruning required.

Sources & photo credits

Royal Horticultural Society

Botanical name: Kew Science.

Photo: peganum · CC BY-SA 2.0

Reviewed September 19, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.