Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Europe
Types
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
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
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
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Allergy
Skin irritation
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
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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Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
White Star creeper
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
व्हाइट स्टार लता
चुकंदर
In German
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
Rübe
In French
Blanc étoiles creeper
betterave
In Spanish
Blanco enredadera estrella
remolacha
In Greek
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Branca Baby estrela
beterraba
In Polish
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
buraczany
In Latin
Stella creeper albis,
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Campanulaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Season and Care of White Star Creeper and Beet
Season and care of White Star Creeper and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about White Star Creeper and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Beet season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Beet is Neutral.
White Star Creeper and Beet Physical Information
White Star Creeper and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of White Star Creeper and Beet are as follows:
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of White Star Creeper and Beet
Care of White Star Creeper and Beet 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 Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.