Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Vines
Origin
Europe, Asia
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-8
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Late Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
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
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
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
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
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Vine, Wall
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
वर्जीनिया लता
In German
Fullers Karde
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Cardère à foulon
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
Virginia Creeper
In Polish
Fullera Oset
winobluszcz
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
Virginia creeper
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Rhamnales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Dipsacus
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Virginia Creeper
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Virginia Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Virginia Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Virginia Creeper season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Fuller's Teasel and Virginia Creeper Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Virginia Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Virginia Creeper are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
- Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Virginia Creeper
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Virginia Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall. In summer Fuller's Teasel 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.