Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vines
Flowering Plants
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Late Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ground Cover
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
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
winobluszcz
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Virginia creeper
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Solanales
Family
Vitaceae
Polemoniaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Phlox
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Wild Blue Phlox
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Wild Blue Phlox? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Wild Blue Phlox. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Wild Blue Phlox 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 Wild Blue Phlox 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 Wild Blue Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Wild Blue Phlox season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Virginia Creeper and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Virginia Creeper and Wild Blue Phlox 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 Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.