Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, 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
Habit
Spreading
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Late Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
शतावर
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Gemüsespargel
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Asperge
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Asparagus
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Asparagus
In Polish
winobluszcz
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Virginia creeper
Asparagus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Asparagales
Family
Vitaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Asparagus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asparagoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Asparagus
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Asparagus? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Asparagus. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Asparagus 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 Asparagus 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 Asparagus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Asparagus
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Asparagus season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Virginia Creeper and Asparagus Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Asparagus are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and Asparagus
Care of Virginia Creeper and Asparagus 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 Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.