Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Vines
Flowering Plants
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
North America
Types
Not Available
Helianthus annuus, Heliantheae,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Dry areas, Open areas, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Brown, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Black, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Late Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Dry, Light, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Dry, Light, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Alternaria leaf blight, Apical chlorosis, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis head rot, Charcoal rot, Crown gall, Downy mildew, Erwinia stalk rot, Fusarium stalk rot, Fusarium wilt, head rot, Phialophora yellows, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Runny nose, Red eyes, Watery eyes, Sore eyes, Itchy eyes
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
Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Flowers, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
As Fertilizers, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for producing cooking oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edging, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Helianths Annuus
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Sunflower
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
Sūrajamukhī
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Sonnenblume
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Tournesol
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Girasol
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
ηλιοτρόπιο
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Girassol
In Polish
winobluszcz
słonecznik
In Latin
Virginia creeper
Helianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Asterales
Family
Vitaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Heilanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Helianthodeae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Sunflower
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Sunflower? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Sunflower. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Sunflower 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 Sunflower 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 Sunflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Sunflower
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Sunflower is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Sunflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Sunflower season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Sunflower is Dry, Light, Well drained while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Sunflower is Acidic, Alkaline.
Virginia Creeper and Sunflower Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Sunflower physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Sunflower height is 8.50 cm and width 2.46 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Sunflower are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Sunflower flower color: Brown and Yellow
- Sunflower leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and Sunflower
Care of Virginia Creeper and Sunflower 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 Sunflower pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Sunflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.