Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vines
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vegetable
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Mediterranean
Types
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Belgian Endive, Red Belgian Endive, Curly Endive (a.k.a. Frisee), Escarole, Radicchio (Chioggia) and Radicchio (Chioggia)
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Grassland, Mediterranean region, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Oblong
Plant Season
Late Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Aphids, Loopers, Root rot, Viruses, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
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
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Cancer, Digestive disorders, Inflammation, Liver problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used as an ingredient in coffee
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
-
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Cichorium intybus
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Blue daisy, blue dandelion, blue sailors, blue weed, bunk, coffeeweed, cornflower, hendibeh, horseweed, ragged sailors, succory, wild bachelor's buttons, and wild endive
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
कासनी
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Chicoree
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
chicorée
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
achicoria
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
ραδίκι
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
chicória
In Polish
winobluszcz
cykoria
In Latin
Virginia creeper
pancratium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Asterales
Family
Vitaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Cichorium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Cichorioideae
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Chicory
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Chicory? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Chicory. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Chicory 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 Chicory 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 Chicory and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Chicory
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Chicory is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Chicory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Chicory season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Chicory is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Chicory is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Virginia Creeper and Chicory Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Chicory physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Chicory height is 3.00 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Chicory are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color:
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Chicory flower color: Blue
- Chicory leaf color: Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and Chicory
Care of Virginia Creeper and Chicory 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 Chicory pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Chicory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.