Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Western United States
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
4-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Blue
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Spring, Late Spring
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, Partial 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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
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
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
BALSAMORHIZA sagittata
Common Name
White Star creeper
Arrowleaf Balsamroot
In Hindi
व्हाइट स्टार लता
Hydrangea
In German
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
Hortensie
In French
Blanc étoiles creeper
Hortensia
In Spanish
Blanco enredadera estrella
Hortensia
In Greek
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Branca Baby estrela
Hortênsia
In Polish
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
Hortensja
In Latin
Stella creeper albis,
Hibiscus
Family
Campanulaceae
Asteraceae
Season and Care of White Star Creeper and Arrowleaf Balsamroot
Season and care of White Star Creeper and Arrowleaf Balsamroot is important to know. While considering everything about White Star Creeper and Arrowleaf Balsamroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Arrowleaf Balsamroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam and for Arrowleaf Balsamroot is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arrowleaf Balsamroot is Neutral, Alkaline.
White Star Creeper and Arrowleaf Balsamroot Physical Information
White Star Creeper and Arrowleaf Balsamroot physical information is very important for comparison. White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Arrowleaf Balsamroot height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of White Star Creeper and Arrowleaf Balsamroot are as follows:
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Arrowleaf Balsamroot flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Arrowleaf Balsamroot leaf color: Green
Care of White Star Creeper and Arrowleaf Balsamroot
Care of White Star Creeper and Arrowleaf Balsamroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Arrowleaf Balsamroot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Arrowleaf Balsamroot needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.