Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9*1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
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
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Late Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Not Available
In Summer
Moderate
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Yes
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Not Available
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
DESCHAMPSIA cespitosa
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Tufted Hairgrass
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
Hydrangea
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Hortensie
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Hortensia
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Hortensia
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Hortênsia
In Polish
winobluszcz
Hortensja
In Latin
Virginia creeper
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Rhamnales
Not Available
Family
Vitaceae
Not Available
Genus
Parthenocissus
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Tufted Hairgrass
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Tufted Hairgrass? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Tufted Hairgrass. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Tufted Hairgrass 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 Tufted Hairgrass 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 Tufted Hairgrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Tufted Hairgrass
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Tufted Hairgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Tufted Hairgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Tufted Hairgrass season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Tufted Hairgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Tufted Hairgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Virginia Creeper and Tufted Hairgrass Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Tufted Hairgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Tufted Hairgrass height is 120.00 cm and width 135.00 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Tufted Hairgrass are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Tufted Hairgrass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Tufted Hairgrass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and Tufted Hairgrass
Care of Virginia Creeper and Tufted Hairgrass 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 Tufted Hairgrass pruning is done 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 Tufted Hairgrass needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.
