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Isotoma axillaris
Rock isotome (Isotoma axillaris) is a small upright perennial from eastern Australia, known for its star-shaped blue to mauve flowers that appear mostly from September to May. It grows well in well-drained soil in a sunny spot and handles light frost better than heat-and-humidity combined with poor drainage.
Isotoma axillaris, commonly known as rock isotome or showy isotome, is a small herbaceous perennial in the family Campanulaceae. It usually has blue or mauve star-shaped flowers from September to May. It may also be called blue star, star flower, or laurentia.
Showy isotoma occurs in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, often in moist crevices on rocky outcrops.
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