Isotoma fluviatilis ssp. australis

Swamp Isotome

Tiny dense mat-forming perennial herb, rooting at leaf nodes.

Additional information

• FamilyCampanulaceae
• StoreyLower storey
• Sizeprostrate x 1 m
• Plant groupingAquatic & Semi aquatic
• LeavesElliptic to lance-shaped or oblong leaves, broader towards tip, 2-15 mm x 1-7 mm, margins slightly toothed.
• Flower colourWhite to blue, darker blue band across lower lobes
• Flowering timeSeptember to June
• FlowersSingle tubular flower 6.5-15 mm long, scattered in leaf axils on stalk 3-50 mm long, floral tube split on upper side to near base
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsMoist to wet soil in seasonally wet depressions. Full sun, semi shade.
• Garden useExcellent suckering plant for edging pools and moist areas.
• Commercially availableAustralian plant & indigenous nurseries
• Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions

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