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Virginia creeper

Virginia creeper

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

vine☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 4aZone 9b

A vigorous climbing vine with five-leaflet foliage that turns brilliant red in fall and clings to structures with adhesive disk-tipped tendrils. It provides year-round interest and is easy to grow in most conditions.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
30–1′ tall × 30–50′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

high
Zone 4aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9b

pH Range

57.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5 to 7.5

Soil Texture

Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

FallWinter

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Eastern North America

Function & Care

erosion controlhedgerowwildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting, layering