Virginia Creeper

‎Parthenocissus quinquefolia

ZONE HARDINESS

SPACE REQUIREMENTS

HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS

SUN REQUIREMENTS

A deciduous woody-stemmed climber, leaves turn to red in fall. Flowers in summer are insignificant. Very vigorous grower and it will climb to cover a patio or wall in one season. Virginia creeper will grow in shade to part shade and full sun. The stem will have 5 leaflets, bearing blue to black berries in the fall, these berries are a favorite of the local birds. After eating the berries, the plant will quickly reseed wherever the birds defecate! This plant can be considered invasive when given plenty of water. Zones 3-9. So, to keep this plant from overtaking your yard, greatly decrease the amount of water it is given.

This plant has a fire-resistance score of 8, meaning it should be planted 30 feet or greater from your home. Idaho Firewise: http://idahofirewise.org/

https://gardentronic.com/blog/idaho-firewise-protect-your-home-wildfires/

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PLANT DETAILS

NAME

Virginia Creeper

TYPE

Vine

HEIGHT

6-15 feet

SPACING

2-10 feet

ZONE HARDINESS

3-9

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Can quickly become invasive with ideal conditions. Will easily climb walls or trellises. Berries are poisonous to humans.

SUN REQUIREMENTS

Tolerates part shade to full sun

ΒLOOM TIME

Summer

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