Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Vines
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8 - 5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Plant Season
Late Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Skin irritation
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
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Wildflower
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Fullers Karde
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
winobluszcz
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Virginia creeper
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Dipsacales
Family
Vitaceae
Dipsacaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Dipsacus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Dipsacoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Fuller's Teasel
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Fuller's Teasel? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Fuller's Teasel. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Fuller's Teasel 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 Fuller's Teasel 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 Fuller's Teasel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Fuller's Teasel season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Virginia Creeper and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Virginia Creeper and Fuller's Teasel 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 Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.