Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Madagascar
Types
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
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
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Subulate
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
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 spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
Umbrella Plant
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Dach-Anlage
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
winobluszcz
parasol roślin
In Latin
Virginia creeper
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Vitaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Cyperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Umbrella Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Umbrella Sedge. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Umbrella Sedge season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Virginia Creeper and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color:
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Virginia Creeper and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.