Ampelopsis aconitifolia

Also Known As

Monkshood Vine

Plant type

vine

size

H: 10'-30'
W: 6'-30'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Ampelopsis aconitifolia plant details

Ampelopsis aconitifolia is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous vine with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ampelopsis aconitifolia

Plant type: vine
Plant family: vitaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 30 FT - wide, 10 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: fern-like leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ampelopsis aconitifolia

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

?A handsome, graceful vine with delicate, lacy leaves? (F. Howard) 2-4" long, divided into 5 variably-lobed segments; bluish berries turn orange-yellow; a fine groundcover or vine for part shade. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

A neat climber from northern China and Mongolia, aptly named the leaves do look like an aconite, fruits are blue, I like it scrambling through deciduous shrubs.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Very pretty and underused vine with finely cut, frilly, ferny leaves with an almost sparkly velvet texture. Climbs by tendrils to 30' or more, deciduous; most soils (no standing water!), sun to light shade, small white summer flowers transform into little blue berries is fall. Clambers on fences and arbors, will climb up into trees and over bushes…moderately fast grower. Deer do not chew on ours.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Garden photo gallery of Ampelopsis aconitifolia

Photo of Ampelopsis aconitifolia foliage by Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

Gardening facts about Ampelopsis aconitifolia plant

How to Grow Ampelopsis aconitifolia

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- acidic
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty