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(Lobelia pedunculata)
Matted Pratia (Lobelia pedunculata)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Lobelia pedunculata, commonly known as Matted Pratia, Trailing Pratia, or Blue Star Creeper, is an evergreen perennial herb native to Australia and Tasmania, where it thrives in damp, open forest areas and grasslands. It forms a low, dense mat of small, rounded, green leaves and is known for its sky-blue, starry flowers that bloom in spring and early summer. The flowers are quite showy and attract pollinators such as bees. This plant can spread effectively by underground stolons, creating a carpet-like effect which is excellent for ground cover or filling spaces between stepping stones.
Matted Pratia is valued for its ability to form a dense ground cover quickly, its charming flowers, and its relatively low maintenance requirements. It is often used in rock gardens, as a lawn substitute, and in container plantings. While it prefers full sun, it can tolerate part shade and requires medium amounts of water with well-draining soil. Overwatering or poor drainage can lead to root rot. It can be invasive in some conditions, spreading beyond its intended area, and may require regular edging to keep it in check. Gardeners should be aware of its potential to spread when planting it in mixed beds or near natural areas.CC BY-SA 4.0
Matted Pratia is valued for its ability to form a dense ground cover quickly, its charming flowers, and its relatively low maintenance requirements. It is often used in rock gardens, as a lawn substitute, and in container plantings. While it prefers full sun, it can tolerate part shade and requires medium amounts of water with well-draining soil. Overwatering or poor drainage can lead to root rot. It can be invasive in some conditions, spreading beyond its intended area, and may require regular edging to keep it in check. Gardeners should be aware of its potential to spread when planting it in mixed beds or near natural areas.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.3-0.5 feet
- Width: 1.5-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Blue, Purple, White
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Slow
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Groundcover, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rock Garden, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
native to Australia and Tasmania, where it thrives in damp, open forest areas and grasslands
Other Names
Common Names: Trailing Pratia, Blue Star Creeper, Blåpratia
Scientific Names: , Pratia pedunculata, Lobelia pedunculata, Rapuntium pedunculatum,
GBIF Accepted Name: Lobelia pedunculata R.Br.