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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Partial sun to full sun; tolerates light shade in hot summer climates to prevent leaf scorch
Watering
Water when the top 1 cm of soil dries out; avoid overwatering to prevent root rot
Temperature
Hardy to -15°C; thrives in cool temperate conditions and withstands mild summer heat up to 25°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Round to kidney-shaped, scalloped margins, bright green, 5–10 mm wide
- Flower: Small pale blue to lavender 4-petaled blooms, clustered at leaf axils
- Stem: Slender creeping stems that root at nodes to spread as groundcover
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
Fertilization
Diluted balanced feed once every 2 months. Use diluted, low-strength feed to avoid over-fertilization damage
Eggshell powder topdress：Crush dried eggshells into fine powder; sprinkle 1 tsp per planting area every 3 months; avoid direct contact with delicate stemsPruning
- Trim back spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering through early summer
- Thin overcrowded patches to improve airflow and reduce fungal disease risk
- Cut back trailing stems in late autumn to maintain a compact, tidy growth habit
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: Non-toxic to cats
Humans: No known toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Rock garden groundcover, container edge filler, and pollinator-friendly ornamental
