Pratia Pedunculata (Matted Pratia)
Pratia Pedunculata (Matted Pratia)
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Pratia Pedunculata (Matted Pratia) is a charming Australian groundcover known for its low-growing, spreading habit, small green leaves and delicate pale blue to white, star-shaped flowers. Its dense growth creates a soft carpet of greenery, making it ideal for filling gaps and adding a natural finish to garden spaces.
Perfect for garden borders, rockeries, pathways and planting between stepping stones, Pratia Pedunculata (Matted Pratia) is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking an attractive, low-growing groundcover. It spreads to cover bare soil and adds gentle floral colour, creating a neat, natural look in suitable moist garden areas.
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Mature height
Approximately 2–10 cm
Mature width
Approximately 50 cm to 2 m, spreading further when conditions are favourable
Spacing
Plant approximately 20–30 cm apart for dense coverage
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen perennial in suitable temperate conditions
Foliage
Fresh to dark green foliage with white, pale blue, blue or mauve star-shaped flowers
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Flowers through most of the year, with peak flowering from November to February
Sun tolerance
Full sun, partial shade or dappled shade; sunny positions require consistently moist soil
Maintenance
Low maintenance. Water regularly during establishment and dry weather. Trim spreading runners when needed to keep the plant within its intended area.
Root System
Shallow, spreading root system with creeping stems and stolons that root at the nodes, forming a dense mat.