Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Types
Not Available
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-2
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Not Available
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Brown, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Late Summer
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Well drained
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
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, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Chrysanthemums
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Chrysanths
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
Chrysanthemums
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Chrysanthemen
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Chrysanthèmes
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Crisantemos
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
χρυσάνθεμα
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Crisântemos
In Polish
winobluszcz
Chryzantemy
In Latin
Virginia creeper
Chrysanthemums
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Asterales
Family
Vitaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Chrysanthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Chrysanthemum
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Chrysanthemum? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Chrysanthemum. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Chrysanthemum 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 Chrysanthemum 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 Chrysanthemum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Chrysanthemum
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Chrysanthemum season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Virginia Creeper and Chrysanthemum Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Chrysanthemum are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
- Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and Chrysanthemum
Care of Virginia Creeper and Chrysanthemum 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 Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots. In summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.