Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Not Available
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Lake Sides, Marshy ground, shade of upland trees, Shaded sites, Subtropical climates
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
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
Spreading
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Green, Purple, Brown
Light Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Rhizome division
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, 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
Ants, Slugs, Snails
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
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
No Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Ear ache, Fever, Heart problems, Menstrual Disorders, Snakebite
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available, Used in making tooth powder
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ASARUM europaeum
PRATIA pedunculata
Common Name
European Wild Ginger
White Star creeper
In Hindi
यूरोपीय जंगली अदरक
व्हाइट स्टार लता
In German
Europäische Wild Ginger
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
In French
Wild Ginger européenne
Blanc étoiles creeper
In Spanish
Wild Ginger Europea
Blanco enredadera estrella
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή Wild Ginger
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
In Portuguese
Wild Ginger Europeia
Branca Baby estrela
In Polish
Kopytnik pospolity
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
In Latin
Gingiberi Europae Wild
Stella creeper albis,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Piperales
Not Available
Family
Aristolochiaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of European Wild Ginger and White Star Creeper
Season and care of European Wild Ginger and White Star Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about European Wild Ginger and White Star Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Wild Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Wild Ginger is Loam and for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for European Wild Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
European Wild Ginger and White Star Creeper Physical Information
European Wild Ginger and White Star Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. European Wild Ginger height is 6.35 cm and width 27.30 cm whereas White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of European Wild Ginger and White Star Creeper are as follows:
European Wild Ginger flower color: Green, Purple and Brown
European Wild Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
- White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Care of European Wild Ginger and White Star Creeper
Care of European Wild Ginger and White Star Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Wild Ginger pruning is done Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 European Wild Ginger needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.