- White Star Creeper
Botanical name: pratia angulata
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: 1 – 2 ft in height and up to a 15 ft spread
Bloom time: blooms May – June and sometimes blooms again in september
Hardy zone: zones 6 – 9
Flower color: white
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: can spread up to 8 ft a year, reaches fully mature height in the first growing season
Pruning instructions: can be pruned freely during any time of the year to remove dead growth or to maintain a certain size
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: groundcover/climber
Light needs: about 6 hours of sun a day
Special features: tolerates heavy foot traffic
Watering instructions: Weekly watering is required in the summer months. May need to be watered more often during periods of drought.
Fertilizing instructions : no fertilizer needed
Best time to plant: summer or fall
Best type of soil: adapts to all kinds of soil
Companion plants: pentas, roses, star flower
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets
Invasive species: yes
