Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Vines
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
Not Available
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Lower slopes, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Not Available
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
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Late Summer
Spring, Summer
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
In Summer
Moderate
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Trailing Phlox
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
Gazania
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Gazania
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Gazania
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Gazania
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
Gazania
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Gazania
In Polish
winobluszcz
Gazania
In Latin
Virginia creeper
Gazania
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Asterales
Family
Vitaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Gazania
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Arctotideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cichorioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Gazania
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Gazania? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Gazania. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Gazania 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 Gazania 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 Gazania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Gazania
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Gazania season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Gazania is Acidic.
Virginia Creeper and Gazania Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Gazania are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and Gazania
Care of Virginia Creeper and Gazania 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 Gazania pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.