Pratia pedunculata 'White Stars' (White Star Creeper)

Plant Profile

Pratia pedunculata 'White Stars' (also known as 'Alba') is a tiny, creeping, mat-forming perennial. It forms a dense carpet of small, rounded, green leaves. In spring to summer, it is studded with masses of tiny, star-shaped, pure white flowers. Very low growing; tolerates light foot traffic.

Key Characteristics

• Family: Campanulaceae (kam-pan-yew-LAY-see-ee)
• Genus: Pratia (PRAT-ee-uh)
• Species: pedunculata (ped-un-kew-LAH-tuh)
• Cultivar: 'White Stars' (aka 'Alba')

Growing Conditions

Partial shade, moist, well-drained soil. Hardy in USDA zones 6–9.

Landscape Uses

Between pavers, rock gardens, fairy gardens, lawn substitute in shade. Tolerates light traffic.

Maintenance

Keep moist. Divide in spring. Low maintenance.