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.
Pratia pedunculata 'County Park', also known as blue star creeper, is a fantastic groundcover plant that forms a dense, vibrant carpet of green foliage adorned with charming blue flowers. Here is what you need to know about this versatile and attractive plant:
- Ground-Hugging Growth: 'County Park' forms a low-growing mat of tiny, rounded, glossy green leaves, typically reaching only 1-2 inches in height. It spreads quickly, creating a lush carpet that is perfect for filling in gaps and covering bare ground.
- Abundant Blue Flowers: In spring and sporadically throughout the summer and fall, the plant is covered in a profusion of small, star-shaped, violet-blue flowers. These delicate blooms add a touch of charm and attract pollinators to the garden.
- Versatile Uses: 'County Park' is incredibly versatile and can be used in various ways, including as a groundcover, lawn substitute, between stepping stones, in rock gardens, or even spilling over the edges of containers.
- Tolerates Foot Traffic: Unlike many delicate groundcovers, 'County Park' can handle moderate foot traffic, making it suitable for pathways and areas where people may occasionally walk.
- Adaptable: It thrives in a variety of conditions, from full sun to partial shade, and tolerates different soil types as long as they are well-drained.
Growing Tips:
- Sunlight: Plant in full sun to partial shade. It prefers at least 4-6 hours of sunlight per day for optimal flowering.
- Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Amend heavy clay soil with compost or other organic matter to improve drainage.
- Water: Water regularly, especially during hot, dry periods, to keep the soil evenly moist.
- Hardiness: 'County Park' is hardy in USDA zones 6-10, tolerating a wide range of temperatures.
- Maintenance: This groundcover is relatively low-maintenance. You can trim it back lightly if it starts to spread beyond its desired area.
Design Ideas:
- Between Stepping Stones: 'County Park' softens the look of hardscaping and adds a touch of color to pathways.
- Lawn Substitute: For small areas with light foot traffic, it can be used as a low-maintenance alternative to grass.
- Rock Gardens: Its bright green foliage and blue flowers create a beautiful contrast with rocks and other alpine plants.
- Containers: Use it as a "spiller" plant in containers to add a touch of vibrant color and texture.
- Underplanting: Plant it under trees and shrubs to create a lush, weed-suppressing groundcover.
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!
Product Videos
Custom Field
Product Reviews
1 Review Hide Reviews Show Reviews
-
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.
