Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Wild
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-8
AHS Heat Zone
10-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Hot Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Late Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
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
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
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, 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
constipation, Stomach pain, Swelling, Wounds
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Other Uses
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
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Vine, Wall
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON parryi
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Common Name
Parry's Beardtongue
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
In Hindi
penstemon parryi
वर्जीनिया लता
In German
penstemon parryi
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
penstemon parryi
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
In Spanish
parryi penstemon
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
In Greek
penstemon parryi
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
In Portuguese
parryi penstemon
Virginia Creeper
In Polish
penstemon parryi
winobluszcz
In Latin
Persicaria californicum
Virginia creeper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Penstemon Parryi and Virginia Creeper
Season and care of Penstemon Parryi and Virginia Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Penstemon Parryi and Virginia Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Penstemon Parryi season is Spring and Winter and Virginia Creeper season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Sand and for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Neutral, Alkaline and for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Penstemon Parryi and Virginia Creeper Physical Information
Penstemon Parryi and Virginia Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Penstemon Parryi height is 90.00 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 Penstemon Parryi and Virginia Creeper are as follows:
Penstemon Parryi flower color: Hot Pink
Penstemon Parryi leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
- Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Virginia Creeper
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Virginia Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Penstemon Parryi 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 Penstemon Parryi 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.