Plant Details
Parthenocissus Quinquefolia
Common name: Virginia Creeper
A deciduous, climbing woody vine that attached to flat surfaces by tendrils ending in adhesive tips. Leaves composed of five leaflets emerge bronze in spring, mature to dull green in summer and change to purple or crimson-red in autumn. One of the first woody plants to take on fall color. Clusters of small, greenish-white flowers appear in the upper leaf axils in late spring to early summer, but are hidden by the foliage. Honey bees gather pollen from the flowers and birds love the dark blue to black berries that form in summer. Deer, quail, squirrels and wild turkeys feast on other parts of the vine.
Culture:
Grow in full sun or full shade in any kind of soil.
Use:
Effective growing up large trees or as a ground cover to hide rock piles and unsightly objects. May be grown on the side of a buildings but once attached, vines become difficult to remove and will damage painted surfaces and leave residues.
Height:
30 to 50 feet
Spread:
5 to 10 feet
Color:
Green
USDA Hardiness Zone:
3 - 9
Good Companion Plants
- Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis)
- Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa)
- Willow Oak (Quercus phellos)
Characteristics and Attributes
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Medium Sun/Average Shade
Shade
Season of Interest:
Mid (May - June)
Late (July - frost)
Soil Moisture:
Average
Moderate
Wildlife Benefit:
Food/Birds
Food/Small Animals
Butterfly Nectar
Nature Attracting:
Hummingbird
Songbird
Beneficial Insects
