Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Southern Europe
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Mat-forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Blue
White, Red, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
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
Not Available
In Summer
Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
Yes
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
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.
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Not Available
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Bedding Plant, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
PULMONARIA saccharata
Common Name
White Star creeper
Bethlehem Sage
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Not Available
Not Available
Family
Campanulaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Pratia
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of White Star Creeper and Bethlehem Sage
Season and care of White Star Creeper and Bethlehem Sage is important to know. While considering everything about White Star Creeper and Bethlehem Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bethlehem Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam and for Bethlehem Sage is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bethlehem Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Star Creeper and Bethlehem Sage Physical Information
White Star Creeper and Bethlehem Sage physical information is very important for comparison. White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Bethlehem Sage height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of White Star Creeper and Bethlehem Sage are as follows:
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Bethlehem Sage flower color: White, Red, Pink and Violet
- Bethlehem Sage leaf color: White, Green and Silver
Care of White Star Creeper and Bethlehem Sage
Care of White Star Creeper and Bethlehem Sage 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 Bethlehem Sage 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 Bethlehem Sage needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.
