Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vines
Perennial, Shrub
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Northwestern United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
sharpleaf penstemon, white-margined beardtongue, lowland beardtongue
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
foothill woods, High elevation, Open areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Spreading
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Narrow and lance shape
Plant Season
Late Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Needs less watering, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
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
Soil Type
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Asthma, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Recovering internal injuries, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Container, Used as Ornamental plant, Veterinarian uses
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
PENSTEMON fruticosus 'Purple Haze'
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Bush Penstemon, Shrubby Penstemon
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
Bush Penstemon
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Bush Penstemon
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Bush Penstemon
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Bush Penstemon
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
Μπους Penstemon
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Bush, Penstemon
In Polish
winobluszcz
Bush Penstemon
In Latin
Virginia creeper
Persicaria Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Scrophulariales
Family
Vitaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Bush Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Bush Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Bush Penstemon. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Bush Penstemon 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 Bush Penstemon 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 Bush Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Bush Penstemon
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Bush Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Bush Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Bush Penstemon season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Bush Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Bush Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Virginia Creeper and Bush Penstemon Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Bush Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Bush Penstemon height is 45.72 cm and width 40.64 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Bush Penstemon are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Bush Penstemon flower color: Purple
- Bush Penstemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and Bush Penstemon
Care of Virginia Creeper and Bush Penstemon 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 Bush Penstemon 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 Bush Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.