Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
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Types
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Habitat
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Blue
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, 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 dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Bacterial leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
Common Name
White Star creeper
Bearded Iris
In Hindi
व्हाइट स्टार लता
Bearded Iris
In German
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
Schwertlilie
In French
Blanc étoiles creeper
Iris barbu
In Spanish
Blanco enredadera estrella
Iris barbudo
In Greek
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
γενειοφόρος Iris
In Portuguese
Branca Baby estrela
bearded Iris
In Polish
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
brodaty Iris
In Latin
Stella creeper albis,
Volunt barbati Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Family
Campanulaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of White Star Creeper and Bearded Iris
Season and care of White Star Creeper and Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about White Star Creeper and Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bearded Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam and for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Star Creeper and Bearded Iris Physical Information
White Star Creeper and Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of White Star Creeper and Bearded Iris are as follows:
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
- Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of White Star Creeper and Bearded Iris
Care of White Star Creeper and Bearded Iris 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 Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.