This small perennial has a spreading branched stems that form a dense prostrate habit. It has small light green oval leaves and the pale blue star-shaped flowers appear above the foliage from spring to autumn.

Hardiness zones 7 to 11

Pratia pedunculata is naturally found in Australia growing along the east coast in damp positions in well drained moderately fertile moist sandy soils. It prefers a semi shaded protected position and is frost and drought tolerant.

Whiteroot is grown for its flowers and spreading prostrate habit. It is planted in small or cottage gardens between stepping stones and in rockeries or used as a ground cover. It establishes in one season and is suitable for coastal and low-mountain regions. It is also planted in patio pots or planter boxes and used as a spill-over. ID 496

Pratia (PRAH-tee-a) pedunculata (pee-dun-KEW-la-ta)

Campanulaceae (kam-pan-yew-LAY-see-ee)
Bellflower and Lobelia Family