Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
China
Types
Not Available
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Long, simple, curved and folded
Plant Season
Late Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full 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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
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
Fragrant Flower
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
PRUNUS persica nectarine
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Nectarine, Hardy Red
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
आड़ू
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Dwarf Nectarine
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Dwarf Nectarine
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Dwarf Nectarine
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
Dwarf Nectarine
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Dwarf Nectarine
In Polish
winobluszcz
Dwarf Nectarine
In Latin
Virginia creeper
Hardy Red
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Parthenocissus
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Dwarf Nectarine
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Dwarf Nectarine? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Dwarf Nectarine. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Nectarine 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 Dwarf Nectarine 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 Dwarf Nectarine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Dwarf Nectarine
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Dwarf Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Dwarf Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Dwarf Nectarine season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Virginia Creeper and Dwarf Nectarine Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Dwarf Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Dwarf Nectarine are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
- Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and Dwarf Nectarine
Care of Virginia Creeper and Dwarf Nectarine 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 Dwarf Nectarine 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 Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.