Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Eastern Europe, Western 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
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Blue
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
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 Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
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, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Keep Slightly Dry
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
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
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
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Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
Acer ginnala
Common Name
White Star creeper
Amur Maple
In Hindi
व्हाइट स्टार लता
अमुर मेपल
In German
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
Amur-Ahorn
In French
Blanc étoiles creeper
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
Blanco enredadera estrella
arce de Amur
In Greek
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
Branca Baby estrela
de bordo amur
In Polish
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
klon amur
In Latin
Stella creeper albis,
amur acernis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae