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Virginia Creeper
Virginia Creeper

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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual and Perennial

Type

Vines
Vegetable

Origin

Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
North America, Mexico, Central America

Types

Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin

Number of Varieties

520
0 40000
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Habitat

Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-81-6
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12-1

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,500.00 cm91.44 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

1,200.00 cm609.60 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

-
Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black, Blue
Orange Red, Yellow Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Purplish Green
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Palmate
Heart-shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Late Summer
Early Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sandy
Well drained

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Summer
Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water in the early morning hours

In Summer

Moderate
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water
Average Water

Soil

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
Full 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, Remove Vines

Fertilizers

Fertilize every year
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine
Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds
Beetles, Bugs

Allergy

Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Beauty Benefits

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Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Vine, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Parthenocissus quinquefolia
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'

Common Name

Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Pumpkin

In Hindi

वर्जीनिया लता
कद्दू

In German

Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Kürbis

In French

vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Citrouille

In Spanish

Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Calabaza

In Greek

αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
Κολοκύθι

In Portuguese

Virginia Creeper
Abóbora

In Polish

winobluszcz
Dynia

In Latin

Virginia creeper
cucurbita

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Rhamnales
Violales

Family

Vitaceae
Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Parthenocissus
Cucurbita

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
Cucurbiteae

Subfamily

-
Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

59
1 27800
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Difference Between Virginia Creeper and Pumpkin

If you are confused whether Virginia Creeper or Pumpkin are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Virginia Creeper and Pumpkin Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Virginia Creeper are Fertilize every year, whereas for Pumpkin fertilizers required are Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Virginia Creeper and Pumpkin if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Virginia Creeper and Pumpkin

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Virginia Creeper and Pumpkin. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Virginia Creeper and Pumpkin as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Virginia Creeper is Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea and Expectorant whereas of Pumpkin is Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion and Regulates Blood Sugar. Virginia Creeper has beauty benefits as follows: while Pumpkin has beauty benefits as follows: .

Compare Facts of Virginia Creeper vs Pumpkin

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Virginia Creeper vs Pumpkin and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Virginia Creeper are Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face and Weak pulse whereas of Pumpkin have Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling and Swelling in the face respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Virginia Creeper has no showy fruits and Pumpkin has showy fruits. Also Virginia Creeper is flowering and Pumpkin is not flowering . You can compare Virginia Creeper and Pumpkin facts and facts of other plants too.