Virginia Creeper
Virginia creeper is a vigorous native vine. It has five-parted leaves that turn brilliant red in fall.
Inconspicuous green flowers are hidden under the leaves. The fruit is purplish-black and very desirable to birds.
Virginia creeper has the ability to attach itself onto anything, and it will root where it crawls across the ground - a combination that allows the plant to ramble at will. It will creep and crawl over everything, including other plants.
It's a good choice for low water, inhospitable locations, but may become overly vigorous in regularly watered/fertilized areas.
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Virginia Creeper
Virginia creeper is a vigorous native vine. It has five-parted leaves that turn brilliant red in fall.
Inconspicuous green flowers are hidden under the leaves. The fruit is purplish-black and very desirable to birds.
Virginia creeper has the ability to attach itself onto anything, and it will root where it crawls across the ground - a combination that allows the plant to ramble at will. It will creep and crawl over everything, including other plants.
It's a good choice for low water, inhospitable locations, but may become overly vigorous in regularly watered/fertilized areas.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Pronunciation
par-then-oh-SISS-us kwin-kwee-FO-lee-ah
Mature Height
15 to 20 ft.
Mature Spread
3 to 6 ft.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
green
Bloom time
summer, though flowers are not noticeable
Colorado Native
Yes
Natural Habitat
eastern U.S., Colorado and Utah
Light Requirements
sun, part shade
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 3-9
Elevation Limit
hardy to 9,000 ft.
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