{"title":"Fast Growing Perennials","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"blue-star-creeper-laurentia-fluviatilis-3-pack-of-quart-pots","title":"Blue Star Creeper (Laurentia Fluviatilis) - 3 Pack Of Quart Pots","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Star Creeper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaurentia \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efluviatilis - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSyn. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsotoma fluviatilis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5a-9b  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFind Your Zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Evergreen to Semi-Evergreen Groundcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight or Length at Maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  .5-1\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth at Maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  1-2'+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  6-18\" apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit \/ Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Dense, Spreading\/Trailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Sky Blue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Single\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Small\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering Period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Spring , Summer, Early Fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrant Flowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrant Foliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBerries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun Needs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Full Sun, Morning Sun with Afternoon Shade, Morning Shade with Afternoon Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Needs: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Average\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil Drainage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Well Drained, Moist - do not allow to dry out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  5.5 - 6.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance \/ Care:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Low\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Visual Attention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResistances:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Deer, Disease, Heat, Humidity, Insect, Foot Traffic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Attributes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very cute little creeping evergreen plant smothered with baby-blue star-shaped flowers in spring and then off and on throughout the season, Blue Star Creeper is one you'll find growing in many sites throughout our gardens. Because it handles moderate foot traffic and consistently moist soil, we have it growing between stepping stones and pavers and as a lawn substitute. The 1-inch high plants with small, round, blue-green leaves spread by underground rhizomes so there's no worry about the foliage covering stepping stones or pavers - no need for edging. We also use it as an underplanting for roses, shrubs, small trees such as Japanese maples, and as a soil cover in container gardens-even in pots situated in the garden pond! Just be sure to keep the tops of plants above the water surface. Needless to say, Blue Star Creeper is an indispensable plant in the Wilson Bros Gardens!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Garden Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA dainty little groundcover growing 1 inch or less in height and tolerating moderate foot traffic, Blue Star Creeper is perfect for use to fill the gaps between stepping stones and pavers, as a groundcover or underplanting for shrubs, roses, perennials and small trees, such as Japanese maples, or as a soil cover in container gardens situated above ground or in the margins of a garden pond. Excellent for bulb gardens where plants such as tulips and daffodils will pop right through in spring. A fine addition to blue themed gardens, Asian gardens, and water gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen planting in narrow spaces between stepping stones or pavers you can divide the plant into parts that will fit the gaps. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested Spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  12 to 18 inches apart for mass planting;  6-12 inches to fill gaps between stepping stones or pavers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow To Measure Total Square Feet Of A Planting Area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow Many Plants Needed To Cover A Planting Area?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultural Preferences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Star Creeper is very easy to grow in consistently moist to wet soils and full sun to part shade. In full sun it needs more moisture. With some shade in the afternoon it will tolerate dry periods. It performs best and will fill a space faster when soil is not allowed to completely dry out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Long \u0026amp; Prosper!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet The Wilson Brothers \u0026amp; Staff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact Us!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e                                    \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48147441287322,"sku":"D2LSC 818569788","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/3263\/3242\/files\/Blue-Star-Creeper-22.jpg?v=1779965412"},{"product_id":"true-blue-butterfly-bush-3-gallon-pot","title":"True Blue Butterfly Bush - 3 Gallon Pot","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrue Blue Butterfly Bush \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuddleia hybrid '\u003c\/i\u003eBostulu' PP25708\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/span\u003e 5a-9b (10?)  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFind Your Zone \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e  Perennial Shrub\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeight at Maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e 4-6'\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWidth at Maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e 5-6'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e  4' for solid hedges, 8'+ for space between plants\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit \/ Form:\u003c\/span\u003e  Rounded\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e  Fast\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color:  \u003c\/span\u003eBlue\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFlower Size:\u003c\/span\u003e 6-8\" long clusters\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFlowering Period:\u003c\/span\u003e  Early Summer to Frost!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFlower Type:\u003c\/span\u003e  Spiked panicle cluster\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFragrant Flowers:\u003c\/span\u003e  Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFoliage Color:\u003c\/span\u003e  Silvery Gray-Green\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFragrant Foliage:\u003c\/span\u003e  No\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBerries: \u003c\/span\u003e No\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBerry Color:\u003c\/span\u003e  No\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSun Needs:\u003c\/span\u003e  Full to Mostly Sun\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWater Needs: \u003c\/span\u003e Average, low when established\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/span\u003e  Clay (Amend heavy clay to ensure good drainage), Loam, Sand, Silt \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSoil Moisture \/ Drainage:\u003c\/span\u003e  Moist But Well Drained \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/span\u003e  5.5 - 8.5 (Acid to Moderately Alkaline)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance \/ Care:\u003c\/span\u003e  Low to Average\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/span\u003e  Visual Attention, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eResistances:\u003c\/span\u003e  Deer - \u003cspan\u003emore info\u003c\/span\u003e, Disease, Drought (when established), Heat, Insect, Rabbit\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTouted to have the truest blue flowers of any and all Buddleia, the True Blue Butterfly Bush wows with abundant 6 to 8-inch long flower wands from early summer all the way to frost! Like other butterfly bushes, the nectar-rich flowers are sweetly scented and will have the butterflies and hummingbirds flocking. The flowers stand out remarkably well against silvery gray-green foliage on a rounded bush with arching stems reaching 4 to 6 feet tall and equally wide. Excellent for garden beds and containers and especially nice near patios and other outdoor sitting and living spaces where the flowers and butterflies feeding can be enjoyed from close up.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Garden Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGrowing 4 to 6 feet tall and wide, the True Blue Butterfly Bush is ideal for use as an accent in smaller garden spaces, a solo or combined with other sun-loving plants in containers, or grouped or as a hedge in larger landscape and garden spaces. Plant near patios, decks, and other outdoor living spaces where you can enjoy the flowers and the butterflies and hummingbirds feeding from up close. It is a fine addition to butterfly and hummingbird gardens, perennial gardens, blue-theme gardens, and cottage gardens.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSuggested Spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e  18 inches apart for solid borders or mass plantings; 42 inches apart or more for space between plants\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Preferences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe True Blue Butterfly Bush is exceptionally easy to grow. It thrives in full to mostly sun and isn't too picky about soil type, provided the soil is well-drained and of average fertility. At least 6 hours of direct sun daily is suggested for best flowering and overall performance. As with so many other plants, constantly soggy or wet soils can cause problems with the roots. Spent flowers can be deadheaded to encourage quicker and heavier rebloom. Pruning is unnecessary, though plants can be cut back to half their height in late winter or early spring.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelpful Articles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eClick on a link below for helpful advice from our experts on how to plant, fertilize, prune, and water Butterfly Bushes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHow To Plant \u0026amp; Care For Butterfly Bushes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePlanning a Butterfly Garden \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eButterfly Garden Design \u0026amp; Planting Tips \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Long \u0026amp; Prosper!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet The Wilson Brothers \u0026amp; Staff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eQuestions?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eContact Us!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48147441320090,"sku":"D2LSC 471659149","price":55.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/3263\/3242\/files\/buddleia-true-blue-butterfly-bush-2_e29ecfbf-3198-47eb-b0c7-2b0cf8566129.jpg?v=1779965425"},{"product_id":"blue-star-creeper-laurentia-fluviatilis-5-pack-of-pint-pots","title":"Blue Star Creeper (Laurentia Fluviatilis) - 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do not allow to dry out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  5.5 - 6.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance \/ Care:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Low\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Visual Attention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResistances:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Deer, Disease, Heat, Humidity, Insect, Foot Traffic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Attributes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very cute little creeping evergreen plant smothered with baby-blue star-shaped flowers in spring and then off and on throughout the season, Blue Star Creeper is one you'll find growing in many sites throughout our gardens. Because it handles moderate foot traffic and consistently moist soil, we have it growing between stepping stones and pavers and as a lawn substitute. The 1-inch high plants with small, round, blue-green leaves spread by underground rhizomes so there's no worry about the foliage covering stepping stones or pavers - no need for edging. We also use it as an underplanting for roses, shrubs, small trees such as Japanese maples, and as a soil cover in container gardens-even in pots situated in the garden pond! Just be sure to keep the tops of plants above the water surface. Needless to say, Blue Star Creeper is an indispensable plant in the Wilson Bros Gardens!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Garden Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA dainty little groundcover growing 1 inch or less in height and tolerating moderate foot traffic, Blue Star Creeper is perfect for use to fill the gaps between stepping stones and pavers, as a groundcover or underplanting for shrubs, roses, perennials and small trees, such as Japanese maples, or as a soil cover in container gardens situated above ground or in the margins of a garden pond. Excellent for bulb gardens where plants such as tulips and daffodils will pop right through in spring. A fine addition to blue themed gardens, Asian gardens, and water gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen planting in narrow spaces between stepping stones or pavers you can divide the plant into parts that will fit the gaps. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested Spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  12 to 18 inches apart for mass planting;  6-12 inches to fill gaps between stepping stones or pavers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow To Measure Total Square Feet Of A Planting Area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow Many Plants Needed To Cover A Planting Area?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultural Preferences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Star Creeper is very easy to grow in consistently moist to wet soils and full sun to part shade. In full sun it needs more moisture. With some shade in the afternoon it will tolerate dry periods. It performs best and will fill a space faster when soil is not allowed to completely dry out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Long \u0026amp; Prosper!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet The Wilson Brothers \u0026amp; Staff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact Us!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e                                                                                \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48147441680538,"sku":"D2LSC 472146054","price":41.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/3263\/3242\/files\/Blue-Star-Creeper-22_03ea8be8-000d-4130-8b17-dcc988bd623a.jpg?v=1779965443"},{"product_id":"funky-fuchsia-butterfly-bush-buddleia-3-gallon-pot","title":"Funky Fuchsia Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) - 3 Gallon Pot","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunky Fuchsia Butterfly Bush \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eBuddleia davidii '\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePIIBD-II' PP26278\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCommon Names: Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac, Fuchsia Buddleja\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/span\u003e 5a-9b  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFind Your Zone \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e  Perennial Shrub\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeight at Maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e 6-8' in ground\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWidth at Maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e 6-8'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e  5' for solid hedges, 9'+ for space between plants\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit \/ Form:\u003c\/span\u003e  Upright Arching, Mound\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e  Fast to Very Fast\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color:  \u003c\/span\u003eFuchsia (Red-Pink)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFlower Size:\u003c\/span\u003e 6-10\" long clusters\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFlowering Period:\u003c\/span\u003e  Late-Spring to Mid-Fall\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFlower Type:\u003c\/span\u003e  Single, in cone-shaped clusters\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFragrant Flowers:\u003c\/span\u003e  Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFoliage Color:\u003c\/span\u003e Dark Green with Gray undersides\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFragrant Foliage:\u003c\/span\u003e  -\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBerries: \u003c\/span\u003e -\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBerry Color:\u003c\/span\u003e  -\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSun Needs:\u003c\/span\u003e  Full to Mostly Sun\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWater Needs: \u003c\/span\u003e Average, low when established\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/span\u003e  Clay (well-draining), Loam, Sandy, Silt \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSoil Moisture \/ Drainage:\u003c\/span\u003e  Moist But Well-Drained\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/span\u003e  5.0-8.0 (Acid to Moderately Alkaline)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance \/ Care:\u003c\/span\u003e  Low to Average\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/span\u003e  Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Beneficial Pollinators\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eResistances:\u003c\/span\u003e  Cold Temperatures (-20F Zone 5), Deer - \u003cspan\u003emore info\u003c\/span\u003e, Disease, Drought (when established), Heat, Insect, Rabbit\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhen it comes to attracting and feeding butterflies and hummingbirds, it doesn't get much better than butterfly bushes. The abundant, upright, 6 to 10-inch conical clusters of fragrant, nectar-rich, vibrant fuchsia flowers of the Funky Fuchsia Butterfly Bush will delight the senses and attract and feed these winged friends from spring through mid-fall. The flower clusters rise above a 6 to 8-foot tall and wide rounded mound of attractive, rich green foliage with gray undersides. As with all butterfly bushes, this one is drought tolerant when established, and deer and rabbits turn their nose up to it. Excellent in sunny flowering shrub and perennial borders or as an accent in home foundation plantings.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Garden Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGrowing 6 to 8 feet tall and equally as wide, the Funky Fuchsia Butterfly Bush is ideal for use as a specimen in medium-sized garden spaces or large containers or in groupings, or as a hedge where space allows. It is an excellent accent plant in home foundation plantings. It is a fine addition to butterfly and hummingbird gardens, flowering shrub and perennial borders, and fuchsia-themed gardens.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSuggested Spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e  5 feet apart for solid hedges; 9 feet or more apart for space between plants\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Preferences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFunky Fuchsia Butterfly Bush is exceptionally easy to grow. It thrives in full to mostly sun and isn't too picky about soil type, provided the soil is well-drained and of average fertility. At least 6 hours of direct sun daily is recommended for best flowering. 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