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Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia Creeper
- Woody vine, vigorous grower
- Palmate leaves emerge purpleish, mature to green
- Crimson-red fall foliage
- Greenish-white flowers give way to blue-black berries
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average, medium moisture, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Tolerates full shade and a wide range of soil conditions. Plants can be trimmed regularly to keep it contained. Light pruning can be done anytime but major pruning should be done in late winter - early spring. Plant in an area with plenty of space, it can become aggressive. Avoid allowing it to grow up shingled walls as they can be difficult to remove.
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Ground Cover
- Garden
- Drought Tolerant
- Cold Tolerant
- Native
- Great Foliage
- Fast Growing
- Vigorous
- Salt Tolerant
- Climbing
- Fall Color
- Heat Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Climbing
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Foliage Color:
- Red
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Keep Well-Watered
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Parthenocissus
Common Name: Virginia Creeper
Deciduous, woody vine with compound-palmate leaves that emerge purplish in spring and mature to green in summer, purple and crimson fall color. Insignificant greenish-white flowers bloom in late spring to early summer. Flowers give way to blue-black beries, which may not be visible until fall leaf drop. Great as a climber on brick and stone buildings, large trellises and as a groundcover.