Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Habitat
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7*5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
White, Pink, Light Pink
Light Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
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
Average Water, Ample Water
Average Water
In Spring
Ample Water
Average Water
In Winter
Not so frequently
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
As a tea substitute
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ANDROMEDA polifolia
PRATIA pedunculata
Common Name
Bog Rosemary
White Star creeper
In Hindi
Bog Rosemary
व्हाइट स्टार लता
In German
Rosmarinheide
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
In French
Andromeda polifolia
Blanc étoiles creeper
In Spanish
Andromeda polifolia
Blanco enredadera estrella
In Greek
Bog Rosemary
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
In Portuguese
Bog Rosemary
Branca Baby estrela
In Polish
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
In Latin
Bog Rosemary
Stella creeper albis,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Not Available
Family
Ericaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bog Rosemary and White Star Creeper
Season and care of Bog Rosemary and White Star Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Bog Rosemary and White Star Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bog Rosemary is Loam and for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bog Rosemary is Acidic and for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bog Rosemary and White Star Creeper Physical Information
Bog Rosemary and White Star Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm whereas White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Bog Rosemary and White Star Creeper are as follows:
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
- White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Care of Bog Rosemary and White Star Creeper
Care of Bog Rosemary and White Star Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs and White Star Creeper 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 Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently. Whereas, in summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.