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Laurentia - White Star

SEASON
Perennial

USDA ZONES
9 - 10

HEIGHT
8 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Late spring to early fall

BLOOM COLOR
White

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE
Sandy, loamy, moist, but well-drained

DEER RESISTANT
Yes
LATIN NAME
Laurentia axillaris
About...
White Star (Laurentia Axillaris White Star) - Grow the perfect filler for containers from Laurentia seeds! Isotoma axillaris or also called Solenopsis axillaris, is a compact plant with a mounding habit. The foliage is airy and delicate with a fern-like appearance, and it is covered with white, star-shaped flowers throughout the summer.MORE LAURENTIA OPTIONS
Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
15 - 45 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes

DEPTH
Do not cover seed

SOWING RATE
4 - 5 seeds per plant

MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING
12 inches









White Star (Laurentia Axillaris White Star) - Grow the perfect filler for containers from Laurentia seeds! Isotoma axillaris or also called Solenopsis axillaris, is a compact plant with a mounding habit. The foliage is airy and delicate with a fern-like appearance, and it is covered with white, star-shaped flowers throughout the summer. The blooms are lightly scented, and the plants provide a soft edge to the flower border, or a wonderful filler for containers and baskets. Laurentia plants are self-cleaning and do not need deadheading. However, a light trim in mid-summer with encourage the compact growth and another flush of blooms. Start the Laurentia seeds indoors in winter as it takes the plant nearly 4 months to flower. Growing Laurentia from seeds is a wonderful way to fill your landscape with these easy-to-care-for flowers.
Common Questions
Do I need to fertilizer my Laurentia plants?
Applying an all-purpose balanced fertilizer in spring is a good idea. Too much fertilizer can result in all foliage and few blooms.
Do I need to prune my plants?
Pruning will encourage denser growth and helps to control growth.
What are some good plants to plant with Laurentia?
Plants such as hosta, astilbe and heuchera work nicely.