Botanical Name: Parthenocissus quinquefolia Add
Common Name: Virginia Creeper  
Plant photo of: Parthenocissus quinquefolia
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover, Vine

 

Height Range

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Green, Red

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Blue

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Ranch, Tropical, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Fall Color

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Background

 

Special Uses

Cascade, Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Information by:
Photographer: Connon Nursery/Sortomme
  • Description

  • Notes

This deciduous vine will grow to about 20' in length and has dark green, bronzy, toothed leaves that turn dark red in fall.
Planting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball at ground level. 3. Prepare soil mix of equal parts soil and soil amendment. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build Basin and water.