Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Late Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
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
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Borders, Ground Cover
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
Goldmine Phlox
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Goldgrube Phlox
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Phlox Goldmine
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Phlox Goldmine
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
Goldmine Phlox
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Phlox Goldmine
In Polish
winobluszcz
Goldmine Phlox
In Latin
Virginia creeper
.org Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Solanales
Family
Vitaceae
Polemoniaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Phlox
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Goldmine Phlox
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Goldmine Phlox? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Goldmine Phlox. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Goldmine Phlox 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 Goldmine Phlox 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 Goldmine Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Goldmine Phlox
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Goldmine Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Goldmine Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Goldmine Phlox season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Virginia Creeper and Goldmine Phlox Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Goldmine Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Goldmine Phlox are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
- Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Care of Virginia Creeper and Goldmine Phlox
Care of Virginia Creeper and Goldmine Phlox 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 Goldmine Phlox 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 Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.