Pratia pedunculata – Trailing Pratia

Pratia pedunculata - trailing pratia-
Pratia pedunculata - trailing pratia-

A dainty looking plant which spreads from underground stolons to form a carpet of green, and has masses of starry white to pale mauve-blue small flowers in spring and summer. Good for full sun to partial shade, and is best with regular moisture. A good plant for filling in between plants, stepping stones and paving, or as a low traffic lawn substitute. It roots at the nodes, so forms a mat of growth. The plant can be divided to propagate. Frost tender. The plant contains alkaloids, which can be poisonous to stock, but the bitter taste deters consumption. The milky sap can be a skin irritant to some.

Family : Lobeliaceae

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Plant Type : Ground cover, Grass or grass-like, Clumping perennial

Width : 1

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Open foliage, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Bonsai, Erosion control, Fast growing, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Pratia pedunculata

Common Name : Trailing Pratia

Height : 0.2

Flower Color : White, Mauve

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

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