Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Geranium robertianum
Habitat
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
Shaded sites, Waste areas
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
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Blue
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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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
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Average Water
Average Water
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
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Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
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Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
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Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
White Star creeper
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
व्हाइट स्टार लता
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
Kraut Robert
In French
Blanc étoiles creeper
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
Blanco enredadera estrella
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
Branca Baby estrela
erva robert
In Polish
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
herb robert
In Latin
Stella creeper albis,
Robertus herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of White Star Creeper and Herb Robert
Season and care of White Star Creeper and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about White Star Creeper and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Star Creeper and Herb Robert Physical Information
White Star Creeper and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of White Star Creeper and Herb Robert are as follows:
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of White Star Creeper and Herb Robert
Care of White Star Creeper and Herb Robert 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 Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.