Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Lebanon cedar, Turkish cedar
Habitat
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Blue
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Light brown, Light Green, Lime Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Mid fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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
Never Over-water, 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Honey fungus, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Aphids
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antiseptic, Expectorant, Respiratory Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Branch, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
CEDRUS libani
Common Name
White Star creeper
Lebanon cedar, cedar of Lebanon
In Hindi
व्हाइट स्टार लता
लेबनान देवदार
In German
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
Libanon-Zeder
In French
Blanc étoiles creeper
Cèdre du Liban
In Spanish
Blanco enredadera estrella
Cedrus libani
In Greek
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
Λίβανος κέδρου
In Portuguese
Branca Baby estrela
Cedro-do-líbano
In Polish
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
Cedr libański
In Latin
Stella creeper albis,
Cedrus libani
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Not Available
Pinales
Family
Campanulaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Star Creeper and Cedar of Lebanon
Season and care of White Star Creeper and Cedar of Lebanon is important to know. While considering everything about White Star Creeper and Cedar of Lebanon Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cedar of Lebanon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam and for Cedar of Lebanon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cedar of Lebanon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Star Creeper and Cedar of Lebanon Physical Information
White Star Creeper and Cedar of Lebanon physical information is very important for comparison. White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Cedar of Lebanon height is 2,440.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of White Star Creeper and Cedar of Lebanon are as follows:
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Cedar of Lebanon flower color: Light Green
- Cedar of Lebanon leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of White Star Creeper and Cedar of Lebanon
Care of White Star Creeper and Cedar of Lebanon 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 Cedar of Lebanon 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 Cedar of Lebanon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.