Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Mediterranean
Types
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Mat-forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Blue
White, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
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
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In Summer
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
TEUCRIUM chamaedrys
Common Name
Pratia, Blue Star creeper
Wall Germander
In Hindi
Pratia
Hydrangea
In German
Pratia
Hortensie
In French
Pratia
Hortensia
In Spanish
Pratia
Hortensia
In Portuguese
Pratia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Pratia
Hortensja
Family
Campanulaceae
Lamiaceae
Season and Care of Pratia and Wall Germander
Season and care of Pratia and Wall Germander is important to know. While considering everything about Pratia and Wall Germander Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pratia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wall Germander season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pratia is Clay, Loam and for Wall Germander is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pratia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wall Germander is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pratia and Wall Germander Physical Information
Pratia and Wall Germander physical information is very important for comparison. Pratia height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Wall Germander height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pratia and Wall Germander are as follows:
Pratia flower color: Light Blue
Pratia leaf color: Green
Wall Germander flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Wall Germander leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pratia and Wall Germander
Care of Pratia and Wall Germander include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Wall Germander pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pratia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Wall Germander needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.