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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 4–10Type Ground cover, VineClimate Alpine, Temperate
Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — is a versatile and hardy deciduous vine native to Eastern and Central North America; virginia, image 86

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Vine
Family
Vitaceae
Climate
Alpine, Temperate

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Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — adding ecological value to your garden; it flaunts palmate leaves with five leaflets and turns a striking red
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) — so occasional pruning may be required to manage its growth; incorporate this vine as a cover for trellises
Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — It flaunts palmate leaves with five leaflets and turns a striking red in fall
Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — green and white flowers in the garden; perfect for adding a touch of wilderness to any garden, image 76
Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — each typically measuring 2 to 6 inches long
Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — and is quite drought-resistant once established
Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — tiny greenish flowers in the summer give way to dark blue to black berries; offering seasonal, image 73
Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — Assuming a climbing habit; is tolerant of a range of soil types
Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — incorporate this vine as a cover for trellises
Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — and is quite drought-resistant once established; its suction-cup-like tendrils make it ideal for, image 68
Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — emerge a glossy green in spring and mature to a beautiful display of reds; assuming a climbing, image 65
Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — Assuming a climbing habit; is tolerant of a range of soil types, image 62
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) — which are not edible for humans but are cherished by birds; tiny greenish flowers in the summer, image 74
Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — emerge a glossy green in spring and mature to a beautiful display of reds
Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) is a vigorous deciduous vine, rapidly growing up to, image 105
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
Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — that Virginia Creeper can become quite aggressive if left unchecked; each typically measuring 2 to, image 95
Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) is a vigorous deciduous vine, rapidly growing up to 30-50 feet
Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — is a versatile and hardy deciduous vine native to Eastern and Central North America
Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus Quinquefolia) — Assuming a climbing habit; is tolerant of a range of soil types, image 88
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