Virginia Creeper

Botanical Name

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Hardiness

Zones 3b to 9

Height

30 to 50 feet

Width

5 to 10 feet

Flowers

May thru August: greenish white, not ornamentally important

Fruit

Bluish berries on red pedicles, .25"

Light

Full sun to full shade

Soil

Well-drained, adaptable

Planting & Care

Very easy to grow
Transplant container stock
Salt tolerant

Problems

Can be invasive, holdfast attachments can damage painted surfaces

Varieties

Dark Green Ice - glossy, dark green leaves
Monham - variegated foliage of white, cream and green with a tinge of pink

Upcoming Appearances

June 22, 2021
Low Growing Shrubs & Vines
to Attract Pollinators
Webinar

July 17, 2021
Shade Gardening Seminar &
Sanger House Gardens Tour
In-person event

July 18, 2021
Drought Tolerant Perennials & Shrubs for Southeastern Wisconsin
In-person event

July 20, 2021
"Ask the Plant Doctor"
Question & Answer Session
Webinar

July 24, 2021
Lake Country Art & Garden Tour
In-person event

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