Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
China
Types
Not Available
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-3
Sunset Zone
Not Available
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Yellow green, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Late Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Beautyberry
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
Beauty Berry Plant
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Beauté Berry Plante
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Planta de la baya de belleza
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Planta Berry beleza
In Polish
winobluszcz
Beauty Berry roślin
In Latin
Virginia creeper
Planta forma Berry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Vitaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Callicarpa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Beautyberry
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Beautyberry? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Beautyberry. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Beautyberry 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 Beautyberry 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 Beautyberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Beautyberry
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Beautyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Beautyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Beautyberry season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Beautyberry is Neutral.
Virginia Creeper and Beautyberry Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Beautyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Beautyberry are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and Beautyberry
Care of Virginia Creeper and Beautyberry 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 Beautyberry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.