Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vines
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Dappled Shade, meadows, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-4
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Yellow, Ivory
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
Not Available
Plant Season
Late Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Water once every two or three weeks
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Remove the old foliage
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bog Garden, 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
Antiasthamatic, Antispasmodic, Expectorant, Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Used as umbrellas by Japanese children, Used as walking sticks, Used like rhubarb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
PETASITES japonicus
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
Giant Butterbur
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Riesen Pestwurz
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
géant Butterbur
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
gigante petasita
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
Giant Butterbur
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Carrapicho gigante
In Polish
winobluszcz
Giant Lepiężnik
In Latin
Virginia creeper
Giant Butterbur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Asterales
Family
Vitaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Petasites
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Giant Butterbur
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Giant Butterbur? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Giant Butterbur. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Giant Butterbur 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 Giant Butterbur 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 Giant Butterbur and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Giant Butterbur
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Giant Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Giant Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Giant Butterbur season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Giant Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Giant Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Virginia Creeper and Giant Butterbur Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Giant Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Giant Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Giant Butterbur are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Giant Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Giant Butterbur leaf color: Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and Giant Butterbur
Care of Virginia Creeper and Giant Butterbur 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 Giant Butterbur pruning is done Remove the old foliage. In summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.