Lobelia puberula

Name: Lobelia puberula
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 14073d
Price: 18.63 NZD
Availability: InStock

Lobelia puberula, Blue Pratia, Alpine Pratia

Lobelia puberula is a NZ native that is often grown as a hardy groundcover. The small leaves on this plant give the appearance of a lush, green carpet. During spring through autumn, masses of small, light blue, star-shaped flowers cover the plant as it grows to about 5 cm tall and 40 cm wide. Lobelia puberula is commonly used as a ground cover, an alternative to a grass lawn, planted between paving stones and the like, or allowed to spill over a wall.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Groundcover Plants
Height:	5 cm
Spread:	40 cm
Flowering time:	Spring, Summer
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Tropical
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Lobelia puberula, Blue Pratia, Alpine Pratia

Lobelia puberula Details

Lobelia puberula is a NZ native that is often grown as a hardy groundcover. The small leaves on this plant give the appearance of a lush, green carpet. During spring through autumn, masses of small, light blue, star-shaped flowers cover the plant. It typically grows to 5 cm tall and will spread to 40 cm over 2-3 years. Best performance with this plant is achieved when grown in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of dry periods and light frost once established. Lobelia puberula is commonly used as a ground cover, an alternative to a grass lawn, planted between paving stones and the like, or allowed to spill over a wall.