Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Vines
Origin
America
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Types
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas, River side, Woods
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-8
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Palmate
Plant Season
Fall, 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
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
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
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Vine, Wall
Botanical Name
Lobelia laxiflora
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Common Name
Lobelia
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
In Hindi
Lobelia
वर्जीनिया लता
In German
Lobelie
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Lobelia
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
In Spanish
Lobelia
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
In Greek
λοβηλία
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
In Portuguese
Lobélia
Virginia Creeper
In Polish
Lobelia
winobluszcz
In Latin
Lobelia
Virginia creeper
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Rhamnales
Family
Campanulaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Lobelia
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lobelia and Virginia Creeper
Wondering what are the properties of Lobelia and Virginia Creeper? We provide you with everything About Lobelia and Virginia Creeper. Lobelia doesn't have thorns and Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns. Also Lobelia does not have fragrant flowers. Lobelia has allergic reactions like coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting and weakness and Virginia Creeper has allergic reactions like coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting and weakness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lobelia and Virginia Creeper and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lobelia and Virginia Creeper
Season and care of Lobelia and Virginia Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Lobelia and Virginia Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lobelia season is Fall and Summer and Virginia Creeper season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Lobelia is Well drained and for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Lobelia is Acidic and for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Lobelia and Virginia Creeper Physical Information
Lobelia and Virginia Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm whereas Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Lobelia and Virginia Creeper are as follows:
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
- Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Care of Lobelia and Virginia Creeper
Care of Lobelia and Virginia Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall. In summer Lobelia 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.