Virginia Creeper

Parthenocissus Quinquefolia

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Overview

Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) is a vigorous deciduous vine, rapidly growing up to 30-50 feet. It flaunts palmate leaves with five leaflets and turns a striking red in fall. Small, inconspicuous green flowers give way to bluish-black berries. Adaptable to various soils, it thrives in full sun to shade. Its suction-cup-like tendrils make it ideal for covering walls or trellises, providing a lush green in summer and vivid red in autumn.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 4–10Climate Alpine, Temperate

Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — Small, inconspicuous green flowers give way to bluish-black berries

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Vitaceae
Climate: Alpine, Temperate

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Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — ground cover / vine for full or half or shade

Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) is a vigorous deciduous vine, rapidly growing up to, image 27

Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — ground cover / vine with green and white blooms

Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — Small, inconspicuous green flowers give way to bluish-black berries; so occasional pruning may be required to

Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — Adaptable to various soils, it thrives in full sun to shade; ground cover / vine with green and white blooms

Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — Its suction-cup-like tendrils make it ideal for covering walls or trellises; providing a lush green in summer

Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — providing a lush green in summer and vivid red in autumn; emerge a glossy green in spring and mature to a

Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — scientifically known as Parthenocissus quinquefolia; or even as a ground cover to control erosion

Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — It flaunts palmate leaves with five leaflets and turns a striking red in fall; this vine can reach impressive

Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — emerge a glossy green in spring and mature to a beautiful display of reds; assuming a climbing habit

Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — is a versatile and hardy deciduous vine native to Eastern and Central North America; virginia Creeper

Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — Perfect for adding a touch of wilderness to any garden; is a versatile and hardy deciduous vine native to

Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — Assuming a climbing habit; is tolerant of a range of soil types

Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — this vine can reach impressive heights of up to 30 to 50 feet; which are not edible for humans but are

Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — each typically measuring 2 to 6 inches long; small, inconspicuous green flowers give way to bluish-black

Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — is tolerant of a range of soil types; green and white flowers in the garden

Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — and is quite drought-resistant once established; its suction-cup-like tendrils make it ideal for covering

Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — that Virginia Creeper can become quite aggressive if left unchecked; each typically measuring 2 to 6 inches

Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — so occasional pruning may be required to manage its growth; incorporate this vine as a cover for trellises

Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — incorporate this vine as a cover for trellises; ground cover / vine for full or half or shade

Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — or even as a ground cover to control erosion; scientifically known as Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — offering seasonal interest to your landscape.<br><br>This plant thrives in full sun to full shade; that

Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — tiny greenish flowers in the summer give way to dark blue to black berries; offering seasonal interest to your

Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — which are not edible for humans but are cherished by birds; tiny greenish flowers in the summer give way to

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