Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Blue
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow, Red, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Layering
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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, 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
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
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ornamental use, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cancer, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Economic Purpose, Used as a general tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
MALUS domestica 'Liberty'
Common Name
White Star creeper
Apple, Dessert Apple, Eating Apple, Liberty Apple
In Hindi
व्हाइट स्टार लता
सेब
In German
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
Liberty Apple
In French
Blanc étoiles creeper
Liberty (pomme)
In Spanish
Blanco enredadera estrella
manzana libertad
In Greek
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
Liberty Apple
In Portuguese
Branca Baby estrela
maçã liberdade
In Polish
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
Liberty Apple
In Latin
Stella creeper albis,
Liberty Apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Rosales
Family
Campanulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Star Creeper and Liberty Apple
Season and care of White Star Creeper and Liberty Apple is important to know. While considering everything about White Star Creeper and Liberty Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Liberty Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam and for Liberty Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Liberty Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
White Star Creeper and Liberty Apple Physical Information
White Star Creeper and Liberty Apple physical information is very important for comparison. White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Liberty Apple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of White Star Creeper and Liberty Apple are as follows:
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Liberty Apple flower color: White and Pink
- Liberty Apple leaf color: Green
Care of White Star Creeper and Liberty Apple
Care of White Star Creeper and Liberty Apple 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 Liberty Apple 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 Liberty Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.