{"product_id":"pratia-puberula","title":"Pratia puberula","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"52\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eBlue Star Creeper\u003cbr data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"39\"\u003eAlpine Pratia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"991\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"70\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"73\"\u003ePratia puberula ‘Blue’ is a delicate, mat-forming perennial ground cover prized for its mass display of soft blue, star-shaped flowers that create a carpet-like effect across the garden. The plant label confirms its use as an alpine-style ground cover, making it especially suitable for rockeries, between stepping stones, and along garden edges. In Melbourne, it thrives in full sun to part shade with moist, well-drained soil and benefits from consistent watering, particularly during warmer months. Flowering is most prolific from spring through summer, often continuing sporadically into autumn under favourable conditions. Its fine green foliage forms a dense, low-growing mat that softens hard landscaping and provides a lush, natural look. Ideal for cottage gardens, pathways, and light foot traffic areas, it is a versatile and attractive solution for filling small spaces and creating a seamless ground layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003e• Ground Cover\u003cbr data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003e• Shrub - Clumping \/ Grass-like \/ Mounding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003e• Height: 3–5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003e• Width: 50 cm – 1 m+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003e• Full Sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003e• Part Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003e• Flowers in Spring\u003cbr data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003e• Flowers in Summer\u003cbr data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003e• Flowers in Autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e• Soft blue\u003cbr data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003e• Pale blue\u003cbr data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003e• Lavender-blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003eKey Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003e• Suitable for Pots\u003cbr data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003e• Herbaceous\u003cbr data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e• Perennial\u003cbr data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003e• Bee Attracting\u003cbr data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003e• Fast spreading\u003cbr data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003e• Suitable for between pavers\u003cbr data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003e• Suitable for rockeries\u003cbr data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003e• Suitable for edging\u003cbr data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003e• Suitable for underplanting\u003cbr data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003e• Soft lawn alternative\u003cbr data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e• Low growing\u003cbr data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003e• Ideal for alpine gardens\u003cbr data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003e• Can be damaged by heavy foot traffic\u003cbr data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003e• May struggle in hot, dry conditions without regular moisture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1884\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003eNot generally considered toxic to humans or pets. As with most ornamental plants, ingestion may still cause mild stomach upset if consumed in quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"2051\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1907\"\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003e• Lobelia\u003cbr data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003e• Viola\u003cbr data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003e• Ajuga reptans\u003cbr data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1950\"\u003e• Dichondra repens\u003cbr data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003e• Mazus reptans\u003cbr data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"1989\"\u003e• Campanula\u003cbr data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003e• Erigeron karvinskianus\u003cbr data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2030\"\u003e• Isotoma fluviatilis\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collings Wholesale Nursery","offers":[{"title":"14CM","offer_id":47692288622757,"sku":null,"price":11.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"TRAY OF 12 X 14CM POTS","offer_id":47692288655525,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2911\/0693\/files\/Pratiapuberula.png?v=1775436733","url":"https:\/\/theplantbroker.com.au\/products\/pratia-puberula","provider":"The Plant Broker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}