Virginia Creeper vs Sensation Lilac - TreeTime.ca

Virginia Creeper vs Sensation Lilac

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Syringa vulgaris Sensation

Virginia Creeper
Sensation Lilac

Virginia Creeper is a fast-growing, climbing vine. Its root-like tendrils attach themselves to any non-smooth surface, even brick, but will also grow as a ground cover.

Virginia Creeper makes a beautiful ornamental plant for your garden; its attractive foliage turns from green to deep red in the fall. Birds will love its red berries.

Sensation Lilac is an outstanding shrub known for its fragrant, bicolor flowers. In mid-spring, stunning purple flowers with white borders emerge and cover the entire plant.

Once the flowers bloom, they give off a beautifully sweet scent that is enjoyed by people, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other wildlife. Plant Sensation Lilac in full sun to produce the most vibrant flower color.

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Virginia Creeper Quick Facts

Sensation Lilac Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Light: any
Light: full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: high
Suckering: high
Maintenance: medium

Toxicity: berries are toxic

Fall colour: red and purple
Berries: small, hard, purple
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: ON
Other Names: five-finger, five-leaved ivy