White Star Creeper

Pratia angulata

Other Names: Fragrant Carpet

Plant Details

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 6a-10b (5?)  Find Your Zone

Plant Type:  Perennial - Evergreen (South); Semi-Evergreen to Deciduous (North)

Height at Maturity:  1"

Width at Maturity:  18"+

Spacing:  12-18" apart

Growth Habit / Form:  Dense, Mat Forming, Spreading

Growth Rate:  Moderate

Flower Color:  White

Flower Type:  Single

Flower Size:  Small

Flowering Period:  Mid to Late Spring to late Summer

Fragrant Flowers:  Yes

Foliage Color:  Green

Fragrant Foliage:  No

Berries:  No

Sun Needs:  Full Sun or Light Shade

Water Needs:  Average

Soil Type:  Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt

Soil Drainage:  Moist But Well-Drained (prefers a consistently moist soil)

Soil pH:  5.5 - 7.0

Maintenance / Care:  Low

Attracts:  Visual Attention

Resistances:  Deer, Disease, Heat, Humidity, Insect, Foot Traffic

Description

Landscape & Garden Uses

A dainty little groundcover growing 1 inch or less in height and tolerating foot traffic, White Star Creeper is perfect for use to fill the gaps between stepping stones and pavers, as a groundcover or underplanting for shrubs, roses, perennials and small trees, such as Japanese maples, or as a soil cover in container gardens situated above ground or in the margins of a garden pond. Excellent for bulb gardens where plants such as tulips and daffodils will pop right through in spring. A fine addition to white themed gardens, Asian gardens and bog and water gardens.

Suggested Spacing:  12 to 18 inches apart for mass planting;  6 to 12 inches apart to fill gaps between stepping stones or pavers

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Growing Preferences 

White Star Creeper is very easy to grow in consistently moist soils and full sun to part shade. It performs best and will fill a space faster when soil is not allowed to completely dry out.

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