Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-15
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Blue
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, 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
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
AMMI majus
Common Name
White Star creeper
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
व्हाइट स्टार लता
बिशप निराना
In German
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
Blanc étoiles creeper
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
Blanco enredadera estrella
biznaga
In Greek
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
Branca Baby estrela
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Stella creeper albis,
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Pratia
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of White Star Creeper and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of White Star Creeper and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about White Star Creeper and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
White Star Creeper and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
White Star Creeper and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of White Star Creeper and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of White Star Creeper and Bishop's Weed
Care of White Star Creeper and Bishop's Weed 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 Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.