Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ASTERISCUS maritimus 'Gold Coin'
PRATIA pedunculata
Common Name
Asteriscus, Gold Coin Mediterranean Beach Daisy, Mediterranean Beach Daisy
Pratia, Blue Star creeper
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Pratia
In German
Hortensie
Pratia
In French
Hortensia
Pratia
In Spanish
Hortensia
Pratia
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Pratia
In Polish
Hortensja
Pratia
Family
Asteraceae
Campanulaceae
Properties of Asteriscus and Pratia
Wondering what are the properties of Asteriscus and Pratia? We provide you with everything About Asteriscus and Pratia. Asteriscus doesn't have thorns and Pratia doesn't have thorns. Also Asteriscus does not have fragrant flowers. Asteriscus has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Pratia has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Asteriscus and Pratia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Asteriscus and Pratia
Season and care of Asteriscus and Pratia is important to know. While considering everything about Asteriscus and Pratia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asteriscus season is Summer and Pratia season is Summer. The type of soil for Asteriscus is Loam, Sand and for Pratia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Asteriscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pratia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Asteriscus and Pratia Physical Information
Asteriscus and Pratia physical information is very important for comparison. Asteriscus height is 15.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pratia height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Asteriscus and Pratia are as follows:
Asteriscus flower color: Yellow
Asteriscus leaf color: Gray Green
Pratia flower color: Light Blue
- Pratia leaf color: Green
Care of Asteriscus and Pratia
Care of Asteriscus and Pratia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asteriscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pratia pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Asteriscus needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pratia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.