Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Also Known As

Vitis quinquefolia
Five-leaved Ivy
Virginia Creeper

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, vine

size

H: 3'-50'
W: 30'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Parthenocissus quinquefolia plant details

Parthenocissus quinquefolia is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover vine with green foliage. In spring green flowers emerge followed by black and blue fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Plant type: perennial groundcover vine
Plant family: vitaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 30 FT wide, 3 FT - 50 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Parthenocissus quinquefolia

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: erosion
Soil needs: rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This well-known and well-loved vigorous vine is excellent for covering large areas as a groundcover or as a climber; brilliant red fall color and purple berries highlight this member of the grape family. S/M-D

By: Forestfarm

Deciduous vine with bronze new growth that matures to dark green. Small white flowers will mature to blue berries that are attractive to birds and persist through winter for interest after leaves have fallen. Exfoliating bark. Fall color is a lovely, if short lived, display of purples to reds. Can be used as a ground cover. Growth Rate fast

By: Garden World

Leaves compound; five leaflets. Tenacious in all respects, this American native is a logical choice for nearly any difficult site where a vigorous vine might soften harsh structural lines or enliven a fence or screen.

By: Heritage Seedlings

Fast-growing vine clings to walls and other surfaces, leaves turn brilliant orange-red in fall. Zones 4-9.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

One of the very, very few vines that won't damage Brickwork! And it's hardy where some of the other few like Ficus only grow in the Deep South. Having said that it very functional, it's also a gorgeous, strong growing Native with stunning Fall color. Also works as a deciduous ground cover. A larval host for several species of sphinx moths

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

This vigorous deciduous vine climbs by attaching its tendrils to almost anything. The compound leaves are composed of 5 leaflets, each 2-5" long, which turn a brilliant scarlet in early autumn. It can grow to 50' or more and is one of the best of the woody plants for fall color. The small dark fruit is attractive to birds. The countryside of Europe is a brilliant red in fall thanks to the introduction of this eastern U.S. native.