Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vines
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Madagascar
Types
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
-
Magenta, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Black, Blue
-
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
Dark Green
Plant Season
Late Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Does not require lot of watering, Medium
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Catharanthus roseus
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
Periwinkle
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Immergrün
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Pervenche
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Bígaro
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Mirta
In Polish
winobluszcz
Barwinek
In Latin
Virginia creeper
Periwinkle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Mollusca
Class
Magnoliopsida
Gastropoda
Order
Rhamnales
Geraniales
Family
Vitaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Catharanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Virginia Creeper and Periwinkle
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Periwinkle? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Periwinkle. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Periwinkle 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 Periwinkle 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 Periwinkle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Periwinkle
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Periwinkle season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Virginia Creeper and Periwinkle Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Periwinkle are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color:
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
- Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and Periwinkle
Care of Virginia Creeper and Periwinkle 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 Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.