Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vines
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Terrestrial
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-8
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Late Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
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
Bees, Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Skin rash
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Vine, Wall
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
वर्जीनिया लता
In German
Chionodoxa
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Chionodoxa
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
In Spanish
Chionodoxa
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
In Greek
Chionodoxa
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
In Portuguese
Chionodoxa
Virginia Creeper
In Polish
Chionodoxa
winobluszcz
In Latin
Chionodoxa
Virginia creeper
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Magnoliophyta
Class
Cestoda
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Chionodoxa
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chionodoxa and Virginia Creeper
Season and care of Chionodoxa and Virginia Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Chionodoxa and Virginia Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chionodoxa season is Spring and Winter and Virginia Creeper season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chionodoxa is Loam and for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Chionodoxa and Virginia Creeper Physical Information
Chionodoxa and Virginia Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Chionodoxa and Virginia Creeper are as follows:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
- Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Care of Chionodoxa and Virginia Creeper
Care of Chionodoxa and Virginia Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa 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.