Lobelia angulata ‘Treadwellii’
White Star Creeper, pānakenake
Lobelia angulata ‘Treadwellii’ is a vigorous dense mat-forming perennial with small toothed-edge leaves. Ideal as a ground cover in semi-shaded areas and moderately wet conditions.
Small flowers appear from spring to autumn followed by purple-red berries.
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Plant Biography
Originating in New Zealand, the Lobelia angulata grows in the wild in damp areas along stream sides on most of the islands up to 1300 m in altitude.
The plant is dioecious, having male flowers and female flowers on different plants, therefore not self fertile. Berries form only on female plants.
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Care & Size Guidance
It’s a fast growing and easy to establish plant. It roots easily, as soon as the stems come into contact with soil. In cultivation it will grow over itself making an informal undulating bright green ground cover.
Lobelia angulata will die back in winter in cold winter areas.