Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Hulthemia, Banksianae, Pimpinellifoliae
Habitat
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Blue
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Requires a lot of watering, 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly 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
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bugs
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
Rosa rubiginosa
Common Name
White Star creeper
Rose
In Hindi
व्हाइट स्टार लता
गुलाब
In German
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
Rose
In French
Blanc étoiles creeper
Se leva
In Spanish
Blanco enredadera estrella
Rosa
In Greek
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
Τριαντάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Branca Baby estrela
Rosa
In Polish
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
Róża
In Latin
Stella creeper albis,
Rose
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of White Star Creeper and Rose
Season and care of White Star Creeper and Rose is important to know. While considering everything about White Star Creeper and Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam and for Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
White Star Creeper and Rose Physical Information
White Star Creeper and Rose physical information is very important for comparison. White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of White Star Creeper and Rose are as follows:
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
- Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of White Star Creeper and Rose
Care of White Star Creeper and Rose 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 Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.