Native

Trailing Pratia 140MM

Pratia pedunculata

I am Trailing Pratia. My family originated from Australia.

Habit Groundcover - Lawn alternative

Plant family Lobeliaceae

I am a dainty native groundcover plant. I spread via underground stolons to form a carpet of green with masses of tiny starry white to pale mauve-blue small flowers in spring and summer. My rambling habit makes me great in rockeries and filling in between plants, stepping stones and paving. Growing naturally beside water courses I will perform at my best provided with consistent moisture and cope well with occasional boggy conditions. Hardy I can also make an excellent low traffic lawn alternative.

Caution: Milky sap can be a skin irritant

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My trailing habit makes me ideal in rockeries and as a low traffic lawn substitute such as between pavers

I perform well grown in pots, containers and hanging baskets

I produce masses of tiny star shaped flowers in shades of white to pale blue during the warmer months

Features

Ideal light: Full Sun to Part ShadeI am a great choice for shady areas and am happy growing in full sun

Height: 0.15m Width: 1m(Size at point of sale approx. 35cm including pot)

Water needs: MediumI need moderate water once established. Do not let me dry out completely

I am happy in most soils but prefer soils that are well drained with a neutral to acidic pH

Frost tolerance: Frost sensitive

Plant features

Handles wet/boggy spots White Mauve flowers Green foliage Flowers Jan, Sep-Dec

Plant me:

In garden beds and general landscaping
In pots and other containers
In native and wildlife gardens
In hanging baskets

Tips for success

I am particularly low maintenance and my dense habit outcompetes many weeds

Suggested spacing: 0.6m apart.

Full Sun to Part Shade (4+ hours of direct sun)

Water regularly while establishing, then check soil moisture before watering.

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Ask your retailer for Trailing Pratia by Southern Plants. Our plants are available through Bunnings, good retail nurseries, or via landscapers. We do not sell direct to the public. Availability in individual stores varies; contact your retailer before visiting.

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