Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Types
Grasses
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-8
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Late Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Other Uses
Used to feed livestock
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Vine, Wall
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Common Name
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
In Hindi
Bouteloua gracilis
वर्जीनिया लता
In German
Bouteloua Gracilis
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Bouteloua aristidoides
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
In Spanish
Chondrosum gracile
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
In Greek
Bouteloua gracilis
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
In Portuguese
Bouteloua Gracilis
Virginia Creeper
In Polish
Bouteloua Gracilis
winobluszcz
In Latin
Bouteloua Gracilis
Virginia creeper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Rhamnales
Genus
Bouteloua
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cynodonteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Virginia Creeper
Season and care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Virginia Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Bouteloua Gracilis and Virginia Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bouteloua Gracilis season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Virginia Creeper season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline and for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Bouteloua Gracilis and Virginia Creeper Physical Information
Bouteloua Gracilis and Virginia Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Bouteloua Gracilis and Virginia Creeper are as follows:
Bouteloua Gracilis flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Bouteloua Gracilis leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
- Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Virginia Creeper
Care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Virginia Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bouteloua Gracilis pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall. In summer Bouteloua Gracilis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water.