Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eurasia
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Cretan, Golden, Greek, 'Hot & Spicy', Italian
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Habitat
Grassland, Open scrub, Rocky areas
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Light Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Aphids, Cutworms, Mint rust, Spider mites, Thripes
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Bloating, Bronchitis, Cough, Cramps, Croup, Gastrointestinal disorders, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Urinary tract problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Origanum vulgare
PRATIA pedunculata
Common Name
Oregano
White Star creeper
In Hindi
Ajavāyana kī pattī
व्हाइट स्टार लता
In German
Oregano
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
In French
Origan
Blanc étoiles creeper
In Spanish
Orégano
Blanco enredadera estrella
In Greek
ρίγανη
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
In Portuguese
Orégano
Branca Baby estrela
In Polish
oregano
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
In Latin
Suffundis
Stella creeper albis,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Not Available
Family
Liliaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Oregano and White Star Creeper
Season and care of Oregano and White Star Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Oregano and White Star Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oregano season is Winter and White Star Creeper season is Winter. The type of soil for Oregano is Loamy, Well drained and for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Oregano is Alkaline, Neutral and for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oregano and White Star Creeper Physical Information
Oregano and White Star Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Oregano height is 1.23 cm and width 1.70 cm whereas White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Oregano and White Star Creeper are as follows:
Oregano flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Oregano leaf color: Dark Green
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
- White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Care of Oregano and White Star Creeper
Care of Oregano and White Star Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oregano pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads 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 Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.