This hardy plant can survive low temperatures.

This plant can grow in sandy soil. If grown as an annual, no fertilizer is needed. As a perennial, it can be fed with liquid fertilizer once, before spring growth appears. In summer, be sure it does not have to endure long daily stretches of extreme heat.

This cute little creeping perennial form a flat carpet of tiny green leaves, smothered with starry, soft-blue flowers all summer long. Ideal for planting between paving stones, in the rock garden or as a lawn substitute in the ‘real’ garden or in a miniature or fairy garden. Even worth growing as an annual in cold-winter regions. Plants are easily teased apart into small pieces to make new plantings. As it spreads, you will need to keep a handle on its growth by placing it in a smaller container.

For more information please see our article on choosing, locating, planting and maintaining ground cover plants.