Product Description
Pratia pedunculata 'County Park'
Zones 6 to 9.
Full sun to part shade to full shade.
Plants reach 1 to 2 inches tall and 6 to 12 inches wide;
creeping perennial ground cover.
Growth rate: vigorous, spreads via runners just under the soil.
Evergreen to semi-evergreen forms a carpet of tiny green, ovate leaves, covered with star shaped, bright blue flowers all summer. Excellent, long-blooming groundcover can withstand moderate foot traffic.
'County Park' grows in most locations, though it performs best in peaty, well-drained soil, with consistent moisture. Minimal care is required, and can be cut back to keep contained. Fertilize if leaves turn yellowish. Tolerant of boggy conditions and foot traffic, 'County Park' is an excellent choice for between stepping stones in damp areas.
Excellent as in containers or hanging baskets, as edging, ground cover, between stepping stones and mass plantings.
Ten (10) plants in 4.5 inch containers per flat (or tray).
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
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Vigorous plants, fully filled pots with strong roots
The plants we received were so big and strong, we were able to divide each into four (and could have probably been divided much further) for our use of them between stepping stones.
