Description for Curtain creeper, Vernonia creeper, Parda bel Plant height: 5 - 9 inches Plant spread: 4 - 6 inches The slender stems climb up and then fall down beautifully over a wall or railing. The tender stems, all hanging down, form a curtain, hence the name Curtain creeper. Basically, it is a foliage plant, grown primarily for its habit of forming a green curtain. The species name elaeagnifolia means, having foliage resembling Elaeagnus, pure olive. Dirty white flowers appear in bunches. Common name(s): Curtain creeper, Vernonia creeper, Parda bel Flower colours: Yellow, orange, red, pink, white Bloom time: February to March Max reachable height: 1 to 5 feet Difficulty to grow: Easy to grow Planting and care This creeper is easy to grow and is commonly seen hanging over walls in cities. Curtain creeper is native to Burma, widely cultivated in India, and has also naturalized here. Sunlight: Full