Does Isotoma Spread

Does Isotoma Spread

Botanical NameIsotoma fluviatilisMature Size3 inches high, 18 inch spreadSun ExposureFull sun

How do you plant Isotoma fluviatilis?

  1. Soil: Will grow in sandy, gravelly soil. …
  2. Light: Full sun to part shade. …
  3. Water: Water regularly until established. …
  4. Spacing: 12 – 18 inches.
  5. Fertilizing: An application of any general-purpose garden fertilizer before new growth emerges in spring will keep the plant well-nourished throughout the growing season.

Is Isotoma invasive?

Blue Star Creeper plant (Isotoma fluviatilis) is a low growing, evergreen ground cover and can be quite invasive. While Isotoma axillaris is only winter hardy in USDA hardiness zone 11, Isotoma fluviatilis is hardy to zone 6 and thrives as a perennial in many parts of the United States.

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