Groundcover and Vines – 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