Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Asia
Types
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
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USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
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White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Late Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
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
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do Not over 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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Whole plant
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
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Hosta
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
Hosta
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Hosta
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Hosta
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Hosta
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
Hosta
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Hosta
In Polish
winobluszcz
Hosta
In Latin
Virginia creeper
strone
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Asparagales
Family
Vitaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Hosta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Hosta
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Hosta? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Hosta. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Hosta 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 Hosta 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 Hosta and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Hosta
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Hosta season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Virginia Creeper and Hosta Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Hosta are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color:
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and Hosta
Care of Virginia Creeper and Hosta 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 Hosta 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 Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.