Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
North America, United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Hillside, Prairies, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
2-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Yellow, Red, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Grass like
Plant Season
Late Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Ample Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
fungus, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
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.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Erosion control, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
SCHIZACHYRIUM scoparium
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Little Bluestem
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
little bluestem
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
wenig bluestem
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
barbon
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Poco bluestem
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
Μικρή bluestem
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
pouco bluestem
In Polish
winobluszcz
trochę bluestem
In Latin
Virginia creeper
parum bluestem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Cyperales
Genus
Parthenocissus
Schizachyrium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Little Bluestem
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Little Bluestem? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Little Bluestem. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Little Bluestem 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 Little Bluestem 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 Little Bluestem and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Little Bluestem
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Little Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Little Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Little Bluestem season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Little Bluestem is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Little Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Virginia Creeper and Little Bluestem Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Little Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Little Bluestem height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Little Bluestem are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Little Bluestem flower color: Not Available
- Little Bluestem leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and Little Bluestem
Care of Virginia Creeper and Little Bluestem 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 Little Bluestem pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, 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 Little Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.