Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Vines
Flowering Plants
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Hybrid origin, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Not Available
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Late Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Food for animals
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
Food for animals, 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 'Sherbet Cocktail'
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
Hybrid Phlox
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Hybrid Phlox
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Phlox Hybrid
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Phlox híbrido
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
υβριδικά Phlox
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Phlox híbrido
In Polish
winobluszcz
Hybrydowy Phlox
In Latin
Virginia creeper
Hybrid Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Vitaceae
Polemoniaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Phlox
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Hybrid Phlox
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Hybrid Phlox? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Hybrid Phlox. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Hybrid 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 Hybrid 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 Hybrid Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Hybrid Phlox
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Hybrid Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Hybrid Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Hybrid Phlox season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Hybrid Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral.
Virginia Creeper and Hybrid Phlox Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Hybrid Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Hybrid Phlox are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and Hybrid Phlox
Care of Virginia Creeper and Hybrid 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 Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.