Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vines
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
gardens, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue, Indigo, Lavender, Light Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Palmate and toothed
Plant Season
Late Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
High-phosphorous fertilizers used, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Bacterial leaf spot, fungus, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Severe allergen, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used in making blue ink
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Delphinium elatum
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Alpine delphinium, Delphium, Candle larkspur, Siberian larkspur, Musk Larkspur,
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
अल्पाइन Delphinium
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Alpine Delphinium
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Alpine Delphinium
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Alpine Delphinium
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
Alpine Δελφίνιο
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Alpine Delphinium
In Polish
winobluszcz
Alpine Delphinium
In Latin
Virginia creeper
Alpine Delphinium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Ranunculales
Family
Vitaceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Delphinium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Alpine Delphinium
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Alpine Delphinium? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Alpine Delphinium. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Alpine Delphinium doesn't have thorns. Also Virginia Creeper does not have fragrant flowers. Virginia Creeper has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face and Weak pulse and Alpine Delphinium has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face and Weak pulse. 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 Virginia Creeper and Alpine Delphinium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Alpine Delphinium
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Alpine Delphinium is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Alpine Delphinium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Alpine Delphinium season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Alpine Delphinium is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Alpine Delphinium is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Virginia Creeper and Alpine Delphinium Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Alpine Delphinium physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Alpine Delphinium height is 200.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Alpine Delphinium are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Alpine Delphinium flower color: Blue, Indigo, Lavender and Light Purple
- Alpine Delphinium leaf color: Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and Alpine Delphinium
Care of Virginia Creeper and Alpine Delphinium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall and Alpine Delphinium pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Alpine Delphinium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.