Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Vines
Flowering Plants
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
America, Europe
Types
Not Available
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
not available
Habit
Spreading
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Late Summer
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
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
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
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
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Purpletop Vervain
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Verbena
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
verbena
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Eisenkraut
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
verveine
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Verbena
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
λουίζα
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
verbena
In Polish
winobluszcz
werbena
In Latin
Virginia creeper
Grindelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Vitaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Verbena
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Verbena
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Verbena? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Verbena. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Verbena 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 Verbena 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 Verbena and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Verbena
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Verbena season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Virginia Creeper and Verbena Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Verbena are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and Verbena
Care of Virginia Creeper and Verbena 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 Verbena pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly and Prune to control growth. In summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.