Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
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Habitat
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
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
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Blue
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, From bulbs
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 the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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, 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
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
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Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
White Star creeper
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
व्हाइट स्टार लता
pinkroot
In German
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
Spigelia
In French
Blanc étoiles creeper
Spigelia
In Spanish
Blanco enredadera estrella
Spigelia
In Greek
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
Spigelia
In Portuguese
Branca Baby estrela
Spigelia
In Polish
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
Spigelia
In Latin
Stella creeper albis,
Spigelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of White Star Creeper and Pinkroot
Season and care of White Star Creeper and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about White Star Creeper and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Star Creeper and Pinkroot Physical Information
White Star Creeper and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of White Star Creeper and Pinkroot are as follows:
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of White Star Creeper and Pinkroot
Care of White Star Creeper and Pinkroot 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 Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.