Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Perennial
Origin
North America
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Grass
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
-
Light Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
PRATIA pedunculata
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
White Star creeper
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
व्हाइट स्टार लता
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Blanc étoiles creeper
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Blanco enredadera estrella
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Branca Baby estrela
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Stella creeper albis,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Campanulaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Pratia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and White Star Creeper
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and White Star Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and White Star Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and White Star Creeper Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and White Star Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and White Star Creeper are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
- White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and White Star Creeper
Care of Softstem Bulrush and White Star Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Softstem Bulrush 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.