Calathea Shining Star Blue Holly especially in heavy clay or

especially in heavy clay or low areas where water lingers after rain

It prefers loose woodland soil and can handle dry shade better than many groundcovers once established

and it makes lovely foundation and border plantings

and genuinely useful

Calathea Shining Star Blue Holly especially in heavy clay orCalathea Shining Star (Calathea roseopicta Shine Star) has glossy ovate leaves with bold patterns of various shades of green on the top of its leaves. Pinkish purple undersides of the leaves, give this plant mesmerizing color. Also known as prayer plants, Calatheas are nontoxic to animals, making them the perfect house plants for pet lovers.