Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Grasses
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Grass like
Plant Season
Late Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Medium
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
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
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
BOUTELOUA gracilis
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
Bouteloua gracilis
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Bouteloua Gracilis
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Bouteloua aristidoides
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Chondrosum gracile
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
Bouteloua gracilis
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Polish
winobluszcz
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Latin
Virginia creeper
Bouteloua Gracilis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Cyperales
Genus
Parthenocissus
Bouteloua
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cynodonteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Bouteloua Gracilis
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Bouteloua Gracilis? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Bouteloua Gracilis. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Bouteloua Gracilis 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 Bouteloua Gracilis 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 Bouteloua Gracilis and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Bouteloua Gracilis
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Bouteloua Gracilis is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Bouteloua Gracilis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Bouteloua Gracilis season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline.
Virginia Creeper and Bouteloua Gracilis Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Bouteloua Gracilis physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Bouteloua Gracilis are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Bouteloua Gracilis flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
- Bouteloua Gracilis leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and Bouteloua Gracilis
Care of Virginia Creeper and Bouteloua Gracilis 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 Bouteloua Gracilis pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Bouteloua Gracilis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.