Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Vines
Origin
Madagascar
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Types
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-8
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Magenta, Pink, Rose
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Late Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Medium
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
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, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
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
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Vine, Wall
Botanical Name
Catharanthus roseus
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Common Name
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
In Hindi
Periwinkle
वर्जीनिया लता
In German
Immergrün
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Pervenche
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
In Spanish
Bígaro
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
In Greek
μυρτιά
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
In Portuguese
Mirta
Virginia Creeper
In Polish
Barwinek
winobluszcz
In Latin
Periwinkle
Virginia creeper
Phylum
Mollusca
Magnoliophyta
Class
Gastropoda
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Rhamnales
Family
Apocynaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Catharanthus
Parthenocissus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Periwinkle and Virginia Creeper
Season and care of Periwinkle and Virginia Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Periwinkle and Virginia Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Periwinkle season is Fall, Spring, Summer and Winter and Virginia Creeper season is Fall, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Periwinkle and Virginia Creeper Physical Information
Periwinkle and Virginia Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm whereas Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Periwinkle and Virginia Creeper are as follows:
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Virginia Creeper flower color:
- Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Care of Periwinkle and Virginia Creeper
Care of Periwinkle and Virginia Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall. In summer Periwinkle 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.