Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vines
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Not Available
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Oblong
Plant Season
Late Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
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
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Lavender
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
Lavender
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Lavendel
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Lavande
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Lavanda
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Lavanda
In Polish
winobluszcz
Lawenda
In Latin
Virginia creeper
Lavendula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Vitaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Lavandula
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Lavender
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Lavender? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Lavender. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Lavender 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 Lavender 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 Lavender and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Lavender
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Lavender season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Virginia Creeper and Lavender Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Lavender are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and Lavender
Care of Virginia Creeper and Lavender 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 Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.