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SCIENTIFIC NAME
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COMMON NAME
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Parthenocissus quinquefolia
(L.) Planch.
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Virginia Creeper
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PLANT FAMILY
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SIZE GROUP
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PLANT TYPE
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Vitaceae
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1-2
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deciduous vine
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GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
Vine, climbing by adhesive, branched tendrils. Height limited by height of structure,
rapid grower.
ADAPTABILITY:
Tolerates many soil types, salt tolerant. Full sun or shade. Tolerant of pollution.
FUNCTIONS:
Vine, covering walls, fences, large scale groudcover.
PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
Minor insect problem. May need pruning to keep in bounds. Tendency to self-sow.
Adhesive disks remain on masonry and are difficult to remove.
NATIVE RANGE: Eastern United States, Arkansas native plant
USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zones 3-9
SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
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