Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Vines
Origin
Eastern Asia
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Barren waste areas, disturbed sites, Fields, Forests, Wet lands
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-11
7-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
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
Green
Gray Green
Plant Season
Summer
Late Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, General garden fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, 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, Food for birds
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Sore throat, Stomach aliments
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Vine, Wall
Botanical Name
Lonicera japonica
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Common Name
Japanese Honeysuckle, suikazura, jinyinhua
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
In Hindi
जापानी Honeysuckle
वर्जीनिया लता
In German
Japanese Honeysuckle
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Chèvrefeuille japonais
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
In Spanish
madreselva japonesa
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
In Greek
Το ιαπωνικό αγιόκλημα
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
In Portuguese
Honeysuckle japonês
Virginia Creeper
In Polish
wiciokrzew japoński
winobluszcz
In Latin
CISSANTHEMOS Italica
Virginia creeper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Rhamnales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Lonicera
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Honeysuckle and Virginia Creeper
Season and care of Japanese Honeysuckle and Virginia Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Honeysuckle and Virginia Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Honeysuckle season is Summer and Virginia Creeper season is Summer. The type of soil for Japanese Honeysuckle is Well drained and for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Japanese Honeysuckle is Neutral and for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Japanese Honeysuckle and Virginia Creeper Physical Information
Japanese Honeysuckle and Virginia Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Honeysuckle height is 800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Honeysuckle and Virginia Creeper are as follows:
Japanese Honeysuckle flower color: White and Yellow
Japanese Honeysuckle leaf color: Green
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
- Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Care of Japanese Honeysuckle and Virginia Creeper
Care of Japanese Honeysuckle and Virginia Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Honeysuckle pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall. In summer Japanese Honeysuckle 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.