Virginia Creeper

Tagged as: Plants for Shady Sites, native, Vines

Botanical Name:  Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Common Name:  Virginia Creeper*

Updated 11/2012

*Given the right conditions, these vines can be aggressive and control may be necessary.

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Attachment:  Clinging with holdfasts  Habit/Form:  climbing vine  Zone:  4-9

Cultural Requirements: Full sun to full shade; adaptable to any well-drained soil condition.

Ornamental Characteristics: Clusters of bluish-black fruit in September and October.
Palmate leaflets (5), which turn crimson-red in the fall.

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