Isotoma axillaris 'Pink Star'
Isotoma axillaris ‘Pink Star’ is part of the Campanulaceae family of plants. Axillaris is from Latin and means from axils referring to flowers growing from axils. They also call it Laurentia ‘Pink Star’, Pink Star Creeper, Rock Isotome ‘Pink Star’, Showy Isotome ‘Pink Start’, or Star Flower ‘Pink Star‘.
It is a herbaceous perennial. It grows to 14in or 35cm tall. It is a good plant for borders and rock gardens. It is fast-growing. John Lindley described Isotoma axillaris in Edward’s Botanical Register in 1826.
It has coarsely toothed or lobed foliage. Isotoma axillaris ‘Pink Star’ flowers in the summer and autumn, from June to October. It flowers profusely and does not require any deadheading. The flowers are fragrant. The flower is start-shaped. They are light pink and have five petals.
How to grow Isotomaaxillaris ‘Pink Star’:
Isotoma axillaris ‘Pink Star’ is easy to grow and maintain. It is long-blooming. Grow Isotoma axillaris ‘Pink Star’ in the full sun. Plant it in any type of soil as long as it is well-drained. It is heat tolerant.
In hot weather, water regularly. The sap could cause skin irritations and keep it away from the eyes. It is toxic to livestock. It attracts bees and butterflies. It is generally pest-free and disease-free. Propagate by seed or softwood cuttings. It is also a good container plant.
